Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Charter Dura-Bar, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead maintenance activities on casting equipment. You’ll coordinate repairs, guide a technical team, and partner with production, engineering, and vendors to keep priorities moving and equipment running efficiently.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, safety, and quality, with opportunities to implement equipment improvements and preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience with at least 3 years in manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of industrial maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics and understand mechanical systems.
• Experience with machine repair, hydraulics, welding, fabrication, or pipe fitting.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate repairs and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Lead with technical direction and support training for the maintenance team.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, engineering, and vendors to drive priorities.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans and improvements to equipment.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Team leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Blueprints reading

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

3+ years in manufacturing

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

CMRP certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - Charter Casting, Woodstock, IL (Formerly Charter Dura-Bar)
Location: 1800 W Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 1:30p - 10:30p

You know what happens when equipment goes down. We need someone who knows what to do next. At Charter Casting, maintenance isn’t just about fixing what’s broken. It’s about seeing problems before they happen, finding better ways to keep equipment running, and making sure the right people, parts, and resources are in place when they’re needed. At Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL, we’re looking for someone who understands that. Someone who can walk onto the production floor, understand what’s happening, ask the right questions, and help get things moving. Someone who knows their way around industrial equipment but also knows how to work with people. And someone who isn’t satisfied with fixing the same problem over and over again. If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Here’s where you’ll make your mark. Be the person who connects the dots. When equipment needs attention, you’ll help figure out what needs to happen, who needs to be involved, and how to get it done. You’ll work alongside maintenance, production, engineering, and outside vendors to keep priorities moving in the right direction. Lead without needing to be the loudest person in the room. This role requires someone who can build trust, share knowledge, guide others, and bring people together to solve problems. You’ll provide technical direction, support training, and help keep safety and quality at the center of the work. Fix today’s problems. Prevent tomorrow’s. You’ll help troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and strengthen our preventive maintenance efforts. We’re looking for someone who asks "Why did this happen?" just as often as "How do we fix it?" Make good equipment even better. See an opportunity to improve a process, change a layout, upgrade equipment, or reduce downtime? We want to hear it. You’ll have the opportunity to recommend improvements and help bring them to life through equipment projects, installations, and modifications. Keep the operation ready. From spare parts and maintenance supplies to vendor services and forklift maintenance, you’ll help make sure our teams have what they need to do their jobs. That means staying organized, anticipating needs, and balancing competing priorities.

What makes someone successful here?

We’re looking for someone who brings the right combination of technical knowledge, and the ability to coach and mentor your team to get things done.

You’ll need:

• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 3 years of related experience in manufacturing.
• A solid understanding of industrial maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and repair.
• The ability to read blueprints and schematics and understand how mechanical systems work.
• Experience with machine repair or rebuilds, hydraulics, welding, fabrication, or pipe fitting.
• The ability to work across departments, communicate clearly, and earn the trust of the people around you.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to make recommendations backed by facts.
• The initiative to take ownership of a challenge and follow it through.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

A few things that would make you stand out. Experience leading a maintenance team, coaching and developing a high functioning team, managing maintenance costs, or coordinating major equipment and capital projects would be a plus. We’d also value a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, CMRP certification, experience with maintenance work order systems and spare parts inventory, or formal leadership training.

Why this role matters.

When maintenance is done well, the entire operation benefits. Equipment runs. Production stays on track. Employees have the tools and support they need. And instead of spending every day reacting to the next breakdown, the team can focus on making things better. That’s the impact this role can have at Charter Casting. If you’re someone who enjoys the challenge of industrial manufacturing, takes pride in solving problems, and wants to have a real influence on how things get done, we’d like to meet you.

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The annual hiring range for this position is: $90,200-$112,700.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing.
• company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment-related Notices: FMLA Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)