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Join the team and become part of our family!\nCharter 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.\nIf 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.\nThe 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.\nYou’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.\nYou’ll also leverage your continuous improvement mindset to optimize productivity and quality while reducing cost, waste, and downtime.\nOur 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.\nWhat you'll need to bring:\nBachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering or related field.\n\n7+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.\n\n3+ years of experience supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.\n\nDemonstrated abilities in planning, delegation, communications, problem solving, and decision making.\n\nDemonstrated experience in cost reduction through process improvements, Continuous Improvement techniques, and project management.\n\nProficiency in computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.\n\nWhat will set you apart from other candidates:\nCertification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement activity.\n\nExperience working with iron or other metals.\n\nMaintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.\n\nExperience in an organization with ISO/Quality System Requirements\n\nThe annual hiring range for this position is: $111,500-$139,400. 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