Production Manager, Iron Casting & CI Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching and profi

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Woodstock, IL, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee iron casting operations across multiple shifts, including melting, casting, and the laboratory. You will lead supervisors, drive continuous improvement, and manage productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

Relocation assistance is available; a technical degree and extensive leadership experience in heavy manufacturing are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years in heavy manufacturing.
• 3+ years in supervisory/leadership roles.
• Experience with cost reduction and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all iron casting operations across multiple shifts.
• Lead and coach supervisor-level teams to achieve goals.
• Optimize productivity and quality while reducing cost, waste, and downtime.
• Oversee melting, casting, and laboratory departments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Cost reduction mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (Engineering or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charter Manufacturing in Woodstock, IL, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee iron casting operations across multiple shifts, including melting, casting, and the laboratory. You will lead supervisors, drive continuous improvement, and manage productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

Relocation assistance is available; a technical degree and extensive leadership experience in heavy manufacturing are required to succeed in this role.