Production Supervisor: Lean & Safety Leader

Charter Casting; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Casting is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead employees and operations, ensuring timely, quality production in a safe environment. You will implement day-to-day practices, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on safety, productivity, and quality. A background in manufacturing and proficiency with MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum).
• Five+ years supervisory/leadership experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills with ability to coach and develop staff.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, follow up and provide constructive feedback.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration across departments and shifts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with personal accountability and urgency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Promote responsibility and open communication with production staff and management.
• Directly manage employees in accordance with policies.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and teams.
• Oversee production processes to meet goals for productivity, quality and waste reduction.
• Identify training needs and develop staff accordingly.
• Conduct performance reviews and compensation discussions.
• Ensure safety policies and Environmental, Quality and Safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Charter Casting is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead employees and operations, ensuring timely, quality production in a safe environment. You will implement day-to-day practices, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on safety, productivity, and quality. A background in manufacturing and proficiency with MS Office is expected.