Full-Time

Supervisor

Deadline 12/1/27
Daifuku

Daifuku

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures and integrates material handling systems

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Requirements
  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent work experience.
  • 3 years’ experience in a related trade.
  • Ability to read and understand basic electrical/hydraulic schematics.
  • Must have own set of hand tools common to the trade.
  • Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of 3 or more employees, to ensure maintenance schedules are met in an efficient, safe, and employee-oriented manner.
  • Manage and perform if necessary the daily system maintenance and repair of the applicable operation.
  • Responsible for adherence to Company training programs.
  • Direct supervision of all daily assignments. Schedule and supervise mechanics and/or technicians in the 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 staffs to minimize customer down time.
  • Coordinate and manage daily preventive maintenance program.
  • May assist with budgeting and finances at the site.
  • May be responsible for parts inventory.
  • Resolve technical issues.
  • Maintain daily turnover reports.
  • Maintains and develops the commitments of all employees to the quality of work they are performing and promotes the concept of zero defects and continuous improvement as operating modes.
  • Train, develop and motivate maintenance site personnel toward the achievement of the Company objectives.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
  • Work according to Company regulations, procedures, and instruction from Management and as required by customer requirements.
  • Demonstrates professionalism in their appearance, manner and communications with other company and/or customer personnel in a clear and precise manner.
  • Monitor the Company’s Quality program in the station and ensure conformity and implementation of standards.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, state, local, and Company safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures on site and at any remote job site. Coordination of safety matters with Company Safety Officer.
  • Maintain site morale and customer satisfaction by keeping the customer in mind and by keeping the interests of the company at heart.
  • Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.
Desired Qualifications
  • Associate’s Degree in a related field
  • Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
  • Strong hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
  • State and/or ASE certification in automotive and diesel repair or associated field.
  • 5+ years’ experience directly related to applicable position (i.e. GSE, conveyor, bridge, etc)
  • 4+ years’ direct experience in a GSE Airport shop environment.
  • 3 + years’ experience working in a CMMS.
  • 3 years’ experience in mentoring, guiding and directing employees in a similar job group.
  • 3 years’ experience in Leadership in a related field.
  • Knowledge of general workplace safety requirements and procedures.
  • Supervisory experience in and Airport environment.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
  • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
  • Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
  • Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
  • Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
  • Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
  • Possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
  • Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition or job type.
  • Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
  • Ability to obtain the proper resources to complete job assignment.
  • Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
  • Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), E-Mail, scanning and copying equipment.
  • Other Requirements: Must be able read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Must be able obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Company’s insurance policy
  • Must be able to comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.

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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What believers are saying

  • New AGV factory in Japan boosts automated guided vehicle production capacity.
  • ₹450 crore Telangana plant expands manufacturing via Vega Conveyors subsidiary.
  • Kraft Heinz $400M DeKalb center partnership secures food logistics revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Daifuku Services America lays off 38 Carrollton workers, closes Charlotte facility.
  • Vanderlande captures U.S. airport bids as ICM-Daifuku upgrades falter.
  • Bosch Rexroth, SSI Schaefer win e-commerce contracts with superior AI conveyors.

What makes Daifuku unique

  • Daifuku leads global material handling since 1937 with in-house hardware-software development.
  • 72% sales from 24 countries outside Japan ensure worldwide intralogistics dominance.
  • Comprehensive support spans consulting to maintenance across airport, automotive, electronics sectors.

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