Production Manager

Charter Automotive; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing seeks a Production Manager to supervise employees and optimize safety, quality, and productivity in heavy manufacturing. You will drive Lean and Six Sigma concepts, manage budgets and KPI targets, and lead cross-functional teams to meet production schedules while controlling costs.

A strong focus on continuous improvement and staff development is required. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and operational excellence within a high-demand environment and ISO/Quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Seven+ years in heavy manufacturing and three+ years supervising teams.
• Strong planning, delegation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with cost reduction through process improvements and CI.
• Experience with safety, ISO/quality systems, and cross-functional coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Foster teamwork and a safe, productive environment across shifts.
• Develop budgets and manage KPIs, asset utilization, and downtime.
• Coach, mentor, and train supervisors and hourly staff.
• Partner with HR for training and cross-training; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Continuous Improvement

Cost reduction

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Production ManagerApplylocations: Charter Steel - Saukville, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R07953## 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!**POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:**Supervise employees and operations to manufacture product while optimizing safety, quality, teamwork, productivity, costs, and customer service. Ensure all environmental and safety policies and programs are upheld. Lead the overall vision and direction for daily manufacturing operations designed to meet production schedules, customer demand, inventory control, equipment efficiency, materials flow, while meeting quality requirements with an effective manufacturing process. Foster the Charter Valued Behaviors among employees.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.* Seven plus years’ experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.* Three plus years’ supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.* Demonstrated abilities in planning, delegation, communications, problem solving, and decision making.* Demonstrated experience in cost reduction through process improvements, Continuous Improvement techniques, and project management.* Experience with accident prevention and elimination.* Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of team work including cross functional teams to, coach, motivate, lead and develop direct reports.* Proficient in the basic features of Microsoft Office software products.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement activity.* Experience working with steel or steel products or related.* Maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.* Experience in an organization with ISO/Quality System Requirements - *Business specific, please update at time of posting.** Proficient in the advance features of Microsoft Office software products.**MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:*** Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, responsibility, high expectations and open communications to ensure a safe and positive working environment.* Establish an organized and systematic approach to the operational needs of the plant by managing staffing, equipment, and training needs to produce a quality product in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.* Responsible for being a productive team member of the core management group of the plant and contribute to the long term strategic planning for the operation.* Identify skill gaps of employees, both technical and leadership skills; create development plans to address through coaching, mentoring, and training.* Partner with Human Resources to identify training needs and deliver appropriate training to maintain a competent and motivated workforce; provide for employee cross-training.* Participate in developing and managing to the budget for the plant.* Continually identify, plan, and initiate methods to improve productivity, quality, maintenance, and reduce cost in the operation by focusing on Continuous Improvement activities as they relate to reducing waste in the process, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), asset utilization, and reduced equipment downtime.* Maintain records, reports, Targets to Improve (TTI), and KPI’s as required for the operation. Actively review performance results with team including actions for improvement.* Provide operational direction and leadership to supervision and hourly workforce. Define operational methods and develop supporting operational procedures.* Administer policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.* Identify opportunities and partner with specialists to improve safety; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment.* Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.* Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.**POSITION CHALLENGES:*** Responding to changing customer requirements.* Maintaining high safety and quality standards in the face of ever-increasing productivity demands.* Communicating the business plan to all levels of the organization.* Carrying through with proactive programs to reduce unscheduled downtime.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).