Production Manager

Charter Manufacturing•Woodstock, IL

18d•$111,500 - $139,400•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Dura-Bar, part of fourth-generation family-owned Charter Manufacturing, is hiring a Production Manager to oversee iron casting operations across multiple shifts. The role provides oversight of the melting, casting, and laboratory departments and leads several supervisors, coaching and influencing them as they guide their teams in producing high-quality products safely and efficiently. The Production Manager uses continuous improvement to improve productivity and quality while reducing cost, waste, and downtime. The position is based in Woodstock, Illinois, and company-paid relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated abilities in planning, delegation, communication, problem solving, and decision making.
Demonstrated experience reducing costs through process improvements, continuous improvement techniques, and project management.
Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or another continuous improvement activity.
Experience working with iron or other metals.
Maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Experience in an organization with ISO or quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage iron casting operations across multiple shifts.
Oversee the melting, casting, and laboratory departments.
Coach and influence supervisor-level direct reports as they lead their teams.
Guide teams toward producing high-quality products safely and efficiently.
Optimize productivity and quality while reducing cost, waste, and downtime through continuous improvement.