Production Manager

Charter Manufacturing • Woodstock, IL

1d • $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 supervisor-level direct reports, coaching and influencing them as they guide their teams in producing high-quality products safely and efficiently. The Production Manager will use a continuous improvement mindset to improve productivity and quality while reducing cost, waste, and downtime. The position is based onsite in Woodstock, Illinois. Company-paid relocation assistance is available. The annual hiring range is $111,500–$139,400; the actual base pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

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 Suite.

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/Quality System Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage iron casting operations across multiple shifts.
• Provide oversight of the melting, casting, and laboratory departments.
• Coach and influence supervisor-level direct reports as they lead their teams.
• Support the production of high-quality products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Optimize productivity and quality while reducing cost, waste, and downtime through continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Company-paid relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager