Production Manager

Charter Manufacturing•Woodstock, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. OUR STORY Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment-related Notices: FMLA Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering or related field OR 8 years of experience
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.