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Daifuku

Site Manager I (ASRS/Installation)

Daifuku, Dekalb, Illinois, United States, 60115

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Overview About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Site Manager directs the on-site implementation activities through completion of material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies

***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

Responsibilities

Provides on-site oversight of installation; serves as on-site contact and coordinates installation activities with the customer site manager

Assists the project manager to develop installation budgets and schedules; informs project manager of all site activities, particularly those that affect costs, schedule, and resources

Plans and monitors implementation according to the master schedule; reports on progress and issues and takes corrective action as needed

Assigns resources to installation and testing

Leads site coordination meetings, including preparing agendas and publishing minutes

Coordinates the staging of project materials and equipment

Ensures safety procedures and local and state laws are followed

Travels up to 90%

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of material handling industry experience, preferably with distribution centers and warehouse automation; construction experience a plus

Fork lift and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics

Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software

Understanding of the project management process

Ability to lead work teams and projects effectively

Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills

Strong organization and collaborative skills

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events

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