Manager of Operational Excellence

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!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced change agent for our

position to lead our Lean Transformation and contribute to the delivery of our growth and improvement efforts, driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements across a multi-site metals manufacturer with one-of-a-kind capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and the Toyota Production System, along with a proven track record of successfully implementing and leading Lean transformations in large manufacturing organizations with multiple locations.

This is a critical leadership role, and the successful candidate should have aspirations for a broader and growing set of leadership responsibilities. This leadership position will also require a desire for hands-on engagements as needed.

This role will be supporting our Casting business (Dura-Bar & Aarrowcast) and will be based out of our facilities in either Woodstock, IL or Shawano, WI. Alternatively, this role can be based out of our corporate office in Mequon, WI (Milwaukee area).

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of our organization through continuous improvement and operational excellence. If you are passionate about driving positive change and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

The annual hiring range for this position is: 117,600 USD-$147,000. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

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).