Overview

About Us

Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

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

Position Summary

Manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS solutions, racking, controls, and software
• Responsible for the management of project financials, cost management and project resources
• Manage simultaneous projects in multiple locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with multiple customers and suppliers
• Creates and manages project records in accordance with company standards
• Follows Daifuku standards for project execution
• Provides verbal and written updates for projects aligned to company standards
• Travels up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Knowledge of material handling solutions, warehouse management/control systems (WMS/WCS), highly automated solutions, fulfillment and distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics preferred
• Experience with ASRS/Racking solutions, both free standing and clad rack facilities preferred
• Knowledge of working with projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle
• Knowledge of business accounting and contracts management
• Microsoft Office Product Suite, Microsoft Teams, and advanced Microsoft Project skills
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
• Strong Leadership and Presentation skills
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal/written/listening communication skills
• Strong organization and collaboration skills
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required
• Japanese and/or Spanish Language Skills preferred