About the Role
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! Are you a hands-on operations leader who thrives in fast-paced metals processing environment? We’re seeking a Processing Operations Manager to lead our site in Fort Worth. Location: 2320 Pecan Court Fort Worth, TX 76117 Shift: 1st shift | Monday - Friday What You’ll Do: Lead and manage all processing operations across the entire site and all shifts. Plan and schedule labor, equipment, and resources to meet production and delivery targets. Oversee facility, machinery, and equipment maintenance to ensure uptime and compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma principles. Establish and track KPIs, performance metrics, and operational dashboards. Balance supply and demand while maximizing production efficiency. Partner with Sales to align operations with customer expectations and delivery schedules. Manage customer interactions related to corrective actions and operational requests. Lead safety programs, including accident investigations, audits, housekeeping, and corrective actions. Identify and implement improved handling, storage, and quality assurance methods. Develop and manage capital improvement projects from justification through execution. Prepare and present operational reports to leadership and key stakeholders. Mentor, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly teams—setting performance expectations and enforcing company policies. Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management Systems. What you Bring: Associate degree, technical school certification, or equivalent experience. 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Oracle EBS and/or Oracle Transportation Management (OTM). Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions. Solid knowledge of warehouse and processing operations. Technical understanding of manufacturing processes, layouts, workflow, and production equipment. Experience working with Sales, Customers, and Suppliers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (operational, financial, and data-driven). Comfort working with ambiguity and driving execution through change. Nice to haves: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. 3+ years of leadership or management experience in manufacturing. Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle-based systems. Lean / Six Sigma training or certification. Ready to lead operations, build strong teams, and drive results? Apply today and become a key leader. The annual hiring range for this position is: $90,200-$112,700. 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. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible. 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). OUR STORY 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. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU 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)