Production Manager

Charter Manufacturing Company; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Woodstock, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead iron casting operations across multiple shifts. You will oversee melting, casting, and laboratory departments, mentoring supervisors and driving safe, high-quality production.

The role emphasizes planning, cost reduction, and continuous improvement, with relocation assistance available from the company. A technical bachelor’s degree and extensive manufacturing leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of 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.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage all iron casting operations across multiple shifts, providing oversight over melting, casting, and laboratory departments.
• Lead a team of supervisors, coaching and influencing direct reports to achieve quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
• Drive productivity and quality improvements while reducing cost, waste, and downtime.
• Collaborate to optimize processes and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across operations to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Planning

Delegation

Communications

Problem solving

Decision making

Cost reduction

Continuous Improvement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline

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!

Charter Dura-Bar is the world’s largest producer of continuous cast iron bar stock and is part of Charter Manufacturing, a financially stable 4th generation family-owned, growth-oriented company.

If you want to take your manufacturing expertise and strong leadership skills to the next level, then our Production Manager opening might be what you are looking for.

The Production Manager position is a key part of our operations and critical to the success of our company. In this strategic role, you’ll manage all of our iron casting operations across multiple shifts, providing oversight over our melting, casting, and laboratory departments.

You’ll be a leader of leaders, with several supervisor-level direct reports to coach and influence as they lead their respective teams towards our shared goal of producing a high-quality product in a safe and efficient manner.

You’ll also leverage your continuous improvement mindset to optimize productivity and quality while reducing cost, waste, and downtime.

Our location in small town Woodstock, Illinois, is a commutable distance from the Chicago suburbs and surrounding communities, including southern parts of Wisconsin, offering anything from rural to urban living. Company-paid relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll need to bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years of experience 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.

• Proficiency in computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

What will set you apart from other candidates:

• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement activity.

• Experience working with iron or other metals.

• Maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

• Experience in an organization with ISO/Quality System Requirements

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The annual hiring range for this position is: $111,500-$139,400. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

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).