Maintenance Shift Supervisor - 1st Shift Weekends

Charter Casting; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Bonuses

Benefits package

Paid time off

Uniforms & PPE provided

Safety-first culture

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Team events

Discount programs

Job summary

Charter Casting in Shawano, WI is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor for the weekend day shift. You will lead preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with production, engineering, and vendors to keep the plant running safely and reliably.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong knowledge of maintenance technology. Weekend schedule: Fri–Sun, 12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Minimum three years in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong technical knowledge in maintenance technology or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of machine repair, hydraulics, welding, fabrication, and pipe fitting.
• Clear communication with cross-department teams is essential.
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs for production equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Investigate equipment problems and identify corrective actions to prevent repeats.
• Provide direction and technical support to maintenance and shop staff.
• Ensure training on equipment and safe work procedures for employees.
• Coordinate work with production, engineering, vendors and contractors.
• Keep parts and materials available through inventory planning and purchasing.
• Recommend equipment/process/plant layout improvements for reliability and efficiency.
• Support maintenance projects, equipment moves, and modifications.
• Oversee forklift maintenance scheduling.
• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with environmental, quality and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Blueprints/Schematics

Problem solving

Prioritization

MS Word & Excel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

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 – Weekend Day Shift

Charter Casting | Shawano, WI

Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 12-hour shifts | 7am-7pm

When equipment goes down, your team needs someone who can help find the problem, make a plan, and keep the work moving safely.

At Charter Casting in Shawano, we’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to support our weekend operations. You’ll coordinate maintenance work, help troubleshoot equipment issues, and make improvements that keep our plant running reliably. This role combines technical problem-solving with team leadership and planning.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs for production equipment, buildings, and grounds
• Investigate equipment problems, identify corrective actions, and help prevent repeat breakdowns
• Provide direction and technical support to maintenance and shop employees
• Ensure employees receive training on equipment and safe work procedures
• Coordinate work with production, engineering, outside vendors, and contractors
• Keep needed parts and materials available through inventory planning and purchasing
• Recommend equipment, process, and plant layout improvements to increase reliability and production efficiency
• Support maintenance projects, equipment moves, and modifications
• Oversee forklift maintenance scheduling
• Prepare reports and follow environmental, quality, and safety requirements

What You’ll Bring

• An associate degree or equivalent years of experience
• At least three years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical knowledge in maintenance technology or a related field
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of machine repair and rebuilding, hydraulics, welding, fabrication, and pipe fitting
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees across departments
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage competing priorities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience That Would Help You Stand Out

• Experience supervising a maintenance department and managing departmental costs
• Experience supporting major capital projects
• Knowledge of parts inventory and work order systems
• Formal leadership training with demonstrated success
• A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Build a career at a company that supports you. We offer:

• Full time work with stable hours - Family owned business
• Bonuses - quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus
• Full Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days
• Pride - we make products that build, feed & defend America!
• Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays
• All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots!
• Our culture - we prioritize safety, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement
• Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, professional development
• Fun team events like family picnics & holiday parties
• Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more!

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

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.