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).
Skills Required
- 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Associate degree, technical school certification, or equivalent experience
Charter Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Charter Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Charter Manufacturing.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are often described as affordable, with wellness incentives lowering costs and new voluntary options (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident) expanding coverage. Dental and vision enhancements further support value without raising contributions.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an additional retirement contribution for most employees indicate strong long‑term savings support. These retirement elements are consistently positioned as core strengths of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly gainsharing and bonuses regularly augment base pay. Profit sharing and shift premiums further boost total compensation.
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What We Do
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in
