3rd Shift Production Lead – Casting & Lean

Charter Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company matching and/

Profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Charter Casting in Shawano, WI, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift in the Core Department to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will coach and develop production staff, manage workflow, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and ensure production goals are met while fostering a positive, accountable work culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, industrial, foundry, metal processing, or related production experience.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong ability to prioritize, delegate, and follow up on multiple responsibilities.
• Proven coaching, employee development, and team-building skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and shifts.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and urgency.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production employees through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture built on safety, accountability, teamwork, and respect.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth initiatives.
• Communicate expectations clearly and provide timely feedback and recognition.
• Promote employee engagement and support a positive work environment.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals are met.
• Drive productivity, quality, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to support operational success.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
• Address production challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Support Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Building

Safety

Time Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Charter Casting in Shawano, WI, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift in the Core Department to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will coach and develop production staff, manage workflow, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and ensure production goals are met while fostering a positive, accountable work culture.