Plant Performance Leader — Safety, Lean & Growth

Charter Manufacturing; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a senior operations leader to drive plant performance and supervise production, cost control, and material coordination. You will implement capital expenditure recommendations, mentor staff, and uphold environmental and safety programs while fostering trust and Continuous Improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, 10+ years in manufacturing operations, and 3+ years of supervision, with strong leadership, planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or equivalent.
• Ten plus years’ experience in Operations in a related manufacturing environment.
• Three plus years’ supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated abilities in planning, leadership, delegation, communications, problem solving, and decision making.
• Experience with cost reduction methods through process improvements and project management.
• Experience with accident prevention and elimination.
• Familiarity with Production Control Systems and Resourcing Planning.
• Strong management skills in developing and implementing team-based Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of strategic initiatives and operating plans to elevate performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture development.
• Coordinate communication and implementation of strategic initiatives focused on gain sharing indicators and Business Plan.
• Identify, plan, and initiate methods to improve productivity, quality, and reduce costs.
• Develop an accountable operations team capable of delivering objectives with disciplined execution.
• Define operational methods and develop supporting procedures.
• Develop or participate in managing and delivering the plant budget and ensure expenses support revenue and profit goals.
• Champion Continuous Improvement and Lean techniques.
• Maintain applicable quality systems standards and procedures.
• Promote a safe and organized manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Cost reduction

Safety compliance

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business

Tools

Manufacturing Information System

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a senior operations leader to drive plant performance and supervise production, cost control, and material coordination. You will implement capital expenditure recommendations, mentor staff, and uphold environmental and safety programs while fostering trust and Continuous Improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, 10+ years in manufacturing operations, and 3+ years of supervision, with strong leadership, planning, and