Automotive Production Manager Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Supervise employees and operations to manufacture product while optimizing safety, quality, teamwork, productivity, costs, and customer service. Ensure all environmental and safety policies and programs are upheld. Lead the overall vision and direction for daily manufacturing operations designed to meet production schedules, customer demand, inventory control, equipment efficiency, materials flow, while meeting quality requirements with an effective manufacturing process. Foster the Charter Valued Behaviors among employees.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Seven plus years’ experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Three plus years’ 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.
• Experience with accident prevention and elimination.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of team work including cross functional teams to, coach, motivate, lead and develop direct reports.
• Proficient in the basic features of Microsoft Office software products.

• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement activity.
• Experience working with steel or steel products or related.
• Maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an organization with ISO/Quality System Requirements - Business specific, please update at time of posting.
• Proficient in the advance features of Microsoft Office software products.

• Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, responsibility, high expectations and open communications to ensure a safe and positive working environment.
• Establish an organized and systematic approach to the operational needs of the plant by managing staffing, equipment, and training needs to produce a quality product in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for being a productive team member of the core management group of the plant and contribute to the long term strategic planning for the operation.
• Identify skill gaps of employees, both technical and leadership skills; create development plans to address through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Partner with Human Resources to identify training needs and deliver appropriate training to maintain a competent and motivated workforce; provide for employee cross-training.
• Participate in developing and managing to the budget for the plant.
• Continually identify, plan, and initiate methods to improve productivity, quality, maintenance, and reduce cost in the operation by focusing on Continuous Improvement activities as they relate to reducing waste in the process, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), asset utilization, and reduced equipment downtime.
• Maintain records, reports, Targets to Improve (TTI), and KPI’s as required for the operation.
• Actively review performance results with team including actions for improvement.
• Provide operational direction and leadership to supervision and hourly workforce.
• Define operational methods and develop supporting operational procedures.
• Administer policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
• Identify opportunities and partner with specialists to improve safety; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

• Responding to changing customer requirements.
• Maintaining high safety and quality standards in the face of ever-increasing productivity demands.
• Communicating the business plan to all levels of the organization.
• Carrying through with proactive programs to reduce unscheduled downtime.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

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.

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)