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Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
Senior Manager-Production & Material Control
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An Inventory Control Manager manages inventory systems and warehousing. Works with supply chain managers to plan and maintain inventory at optimal levels and resolves issues and discrepancies related to inventory. Supervises warehouse employees and manages warehouse scheduling.
$84,751 / year median in Indiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Manager-Production & Material Control Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation United States, Indiana, Hobart Aug 21, 2026 Senior Manager-Production & Material Control
Job Location US-IN-Hobart # of Openings 1 Company Division ILUS Overview About Us Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a global leader in advanced material handling and automation solutions, delivering mission-critical systems that power some of the world's most complex supply chains.
Backed by a deep bench of in-house engineering expertise, we design, manufacture, integrate, and deploy end-to-end intralogistics solutions-from high-performance conveyor and sortation systems to robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and intelligent warehouse execution software. Our capabilities are supported by a robust, 24/7 service infrastructure that ensures operational continuity and long-term customer success. At Daifuku, we operate at the intersection of innovation, scale, and execution excellence-continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automation and supply chain performance. We are seeking forward-thinking, results-driven leaders who are motivated to shape strategy, drive transformation, and leave a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing and intralogistics. Drive Supply Chain Excellence Lead Operational Transformation. Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Production & Material Control to lead end-to-end materials management, demand planning, inventory control, and production support across our manufacturing operations. In this highly visible leadership position, you will oversee the Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, and Engineering Support teams while driving alignment across Production Control, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Fulfillment, and Project Execution. You will play a critical role in ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory performance, balancing demand with production capacity, and delivering operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for building high-performing teams, improving processes, and using data to drive decisions, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities What You'll Do... Strategic Leadership Lead and direct Production Control operations, including Planning, Engineering Support, and Inventory Control functions. Develop and execute demand and capacity planning strategies aligned with annual business objectives. Serve as Manufacturing's representative in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Foster a culture of accountability, agility, collaboration, and operational excellence. Supply Chain & Inventory Management Drive enterprise inventory governance, including stocking strategies, critical spare parts programs, inventory accuracy initiatives, and excess/obsolete inventory reduction. Standardize material flow processes across manufacturing operations to improve efficiency and visibility. Ensure material availability to support production schedules and project execution. Provide oversight of inventory accuracy programs, including cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliation efforts, and root cause analysis. Operational Excellence Partner closely with Manufacturing leadership to achieve key objectives related to quality, delivery, cost, and safety. Develop, monitor, and report department KPIs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Leverage analytics and business intelligence tools to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities. Support new product introductions, manufacturing expansions, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Systems & Data Governance Oversee SAP master data governance with ownership of PP and EWM master data processes. Establish and maintain controls to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity. Drive best practices across ERP, planning, scheduling, and inventory management systems. Qualifications What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, production planning, demand planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience balancing customer requirements with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints. Strong leadership experience developing managers and building high-performing teams. Experience with MRP/ERP systems focused on production planning, inventory management, and materials control. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree.
Backed by a deep bench of in-house engineering expertise, we design, manufacture, integrate, and deploy end-to-end intralogistics solutions-from high-performance conveyor and sortation systems to robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and intelligent warehouse execution software. Our capabilities are supported by a robust, 24/7 service infrastructure that ensures operational continuity and long-term customer success. At Daifuku, we operate at the intersection of innovation, scale, and execution excellence-continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automation and supply chain performance. We are seeking forward-thinking, results-driven leaders who are motivated to shape strategy, drive transformation, and leave a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing and intralogistics. Drive Supply Chain Excellence Lead Operational Transformation. Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Production & Material Control to lead end-to-end materials management, demand planning, inventory control, and production support across our manufacturing operations. In this highly visible leadership position, you will oversee the Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, and Engineering Support teams while driving alignment across Production Control, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Fulfillment, and Project Execution. You will play a critical role in ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory performance, balancing demand with production capacity, and delivering operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for building high-performing teams, improving processes, and using data to drive decisions, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities What You'll Do... Strategic Leadership Lead and direct Production Control operations, including Planning, Engineering Support, and Inventory Control functions. Develop and execute demand and capacity planning strategies aligned with annual business objectives. Serve as Manufacturing's representative in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Foster a culture of accountability, agility, collaboration, and operational excellence. Supply Chain & Inventory Management Drive enterprise inventory governance, including stocking strategies, critical spare parts programs, inventory accuracy initiatives, and excess/obsolete inventory reduction. Standardize material flow processes across manufacturing operations to improve efficiency and visibility. Ensure material availability to support production schedules and project execution. Provide oversight of inventory accuracy programs, including cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliation efforts, and root cause analysis. Operational Excellence Partner closely with Manufacturing leadership to achieve key objectives related to quality, delivery, cost, and safety. Develop, monitor, and report department KPIs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Leverage analytics and business intelligence tools to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities. Support new product introductions, manufacturing expansions, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Systems & Data Governance Oversee SAP master data governance with ownership of PP and EWM master data processes. Establish and maintain controls to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity. Drive best practices across ERP, planning, scheduling, and inventory management systems. Qualifications What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, production planning, demand planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience balancing customer requirements with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints. Strong leadership experience developing managers and building high-performing teams. Experience with MRP/ERP systems focused on production planning, inventory management, and materials control. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree.