Senior Production Manager — Lean Iron Casting & CI Leader

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 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.