Full-Time

Supervisor

Updated on 9/3/2026

Deadline 7/31/27
Daifuku

Daifuku

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures and integrates material handling systems

Compensation Overview

$92.5k/yr

Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

In Person

Associate's

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
OSHA
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Three years of experience in a related trade is required.
  • The candidate must be able to read and understand basic electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • The candidate must have their own set of hand tools common to the trade.
  • The candidate must be able to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays.
  • The candidate must be able to accept responsibility and account for their actions.
  • The candidate must use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
  • The candidate must take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
  • The candidate must demonstrate conduct conforming to accepted values and standards.
  • The candidate must focus on goals and obtain predetermined results.
  • The candidate must formulate sound decisions using available information.
  • The candidate must build relationships with customers and coworkers.
  • The candidate must be organized and follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
  • The candidate must work with people regardless of protected characteristics or job type.
  • The candidate must get along with varied personalities and individuals.
  • The candidate must obtain the resources needed to complete job assignments.
  • The candidate must identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
  • The candidate must be truthful and credible in the workplace.
  • The candidate must communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • The candidate must work under pressure with time constraints.
  • The candidate must complete assigned training in a timely manner.
  • The candidate must use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, email, scanning equipment, and copying equipment.
  • The candidate must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.
  • The candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s insurance policy.
  • The candidate must comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of three or more employees to ensure maintenance schedules are met efficiently, safely, and in an employee-oriented manner.
  • Manage and perform daily system maintenance and repair when necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to company training programs.
  • Directly supervise daily assignments and schedule and supervise mechanics and/or technicians in ground support equipment, facilities, boarding bridge, and/or baggage handling areas.
  • Review and monitor personnel assignments, including the issue and completion of work orders.
  • Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and overhauls with airport and airline staff to minimize customer downtime.
  • Coordinate and manage the daily preventive maintenance program.
  • Assist with budgeting and finances at the site when required.
  • Maintain parts inventory when required.
  • Resolve technical issues.
  • Maintain daily turnover reports.
  • Develop employee commitment to work quality and promote zero defects and continuous improvement.
  • Train, develop, and motivate maintenance site personnel toward company objectives.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
  • Work according to company regulations, procedures, management instructions, and customer requirements.
  • Maintain professional appearance, manner, and communications with company and customer personnel.
  • Monitor the company quality program at the station and ensure standards are implemented and followed.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, state, local, and company safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures on site and at remote job sites.
  • Coordinate safety matters with the company Safety Officer.
  • Maintain site morale and customer satisfaction while balancing customer and company interests.
  • Perform additional duties and assignments required by management.
  • Work in office and airport-property areas, including environments with dust, dirt, and noise below OSHA minimum requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Previous work experience in an airport environment is preferred.
  • Strong hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience is preferred.
  • State and/or Automotive Service Excellence certification in automotive and diesel repair or an associated field is preferred.
  • At least five years of experience directly related to the applicable position, such as ground support equipment, conveyors, or boarding bridges, is preferred.
  • At least four years of direct experience in a ground support equipment airport shop environment is preferred.
  • At least three years of experience working in a computerized maintenance management system is preferred.
  • Three years of experience mentoring, guiding, and directing employees in a similar job group is preferred.
  • Three years of leadership experience in a related field is preferred.
  • Knowledge of general workplace safety requirements and procedures is preferred.
  • Supervisory experience in an airport environment is preferred.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.

Daifuku is a global manufacturer and integrator of material handling systems for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. It designs, builds, and installs end-to-end solutions that move, sort, store, and retrieve goods using conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and coordinating software. It differentiates itself through a long history, global footprint, and turnkey capabilities—from design to installation to after-sales support—tailored to the needs of large-scale logistics and manufacturing. Its goal is to improve supply chains by reducing labor, increasing throughput, and enhancing accuracy and reliability in material handling across diverse industries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Osaka, Japan

Founded

1937

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 2026 first-half orders rose 31.6% to ¥440.2 billion.
  • Daifuku raised FY2026 sales guidance to ¥735 billion and net income to ¥86.5 billion.
  • May 2026 announced ¥52 billion growth investment through 2029, targeting ¥1 trillion sales.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon vendor losses triggered 434 U.S. layoffs and permanent contract cancellations in 2025.
  • Eisenmann integration exposes Daifuku to automotive capex volatility and European execution risk through 2027.
  • Another Amazon contract loss hollows Daifuku Services America and crushes U.S. margins.

What makes Daifuku unique

  • Daifuku leads baggage handling, cleanroom, and warehouse automation across 24 countries.
  • July 2026 Eisenmann adds European automotive painting and surface-treatment engineering.
  • April 2026 Shiga factory expands semiconductor cleanroom production capacity 30%.

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Aug 6th, 2026
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IPCM
May 20th, 2026
Daifuku acquires 100% of Eisenmann to strengthen automotive manufacturing systems

Japanese company Daifuku has acquired 100% of shares in Eisenmann GmbH from current shareholder Nimbus Hands-on Investors. The acquisition strengthens Daifuku's manufacturing systems business for the automotive industry, particularly in painting and surface treatment. Eisenmann specialises in innovative automation technologies and sustainable solutions for painting and final assembly, primarily serving European automotive and industrial component manufacturers. Daifuku operates production and sales bases across 24 countries, with automobile production line systems forming a core business. The acquisition enables Daifuku to offer more comprehensive coverage in automotive and industrial manufacturing, from quotation through to after-sales support, tailored to European standards. Both companies expect the deal to enhance proposal capabilities, expand integrated offerings and increase customer value in automotive production line systems.

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Aug 20th, 2025
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Mar 19th, 2025
Colorado company selected to upgrade baggage handling system

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Aug 22nd, 2024
Everest Foods and Daifuku: A Partnership for Unmatched Efficiency

Daifuku introduced an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) that included cranes for both single-deep and double-deep storage.