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!

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.

This position is hybrid, 3 days a week in office in Mequon, WI.

Role Purpose / Mission

Play a critical role in shaping how Charter delivers technology. In this position, you will identify and optimize the interdependencies between applications, development, and infrastructure operations to enable seamless, continuous delivery. You’ll work across a wide range of technologies and teams to drive product‑based and iterative delivery models that support Charter’s strategic goals. This is a highly collaborative, hands‑on role where you’ll influence how products are built, deployed, supported, and evolved.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field—or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working across IT systems environments (OS, networking, applications, platforms, databases)
• Experience with test‑driven development, release management, and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterscrum)
• Technical proficiency with Unix/Linux, Apache, .NET, Python, Java, PowerShell, and PHP
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to break down complex issues
• Curiosity and a passion for experimenting with new tools, techniques, and approaches
• Proven success working in fast‑paced, collaborative, team‑based environments
• Understanding of business processes and solid financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, MBA, or related field
• 7+ years of experience across IT systems environments
• Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar database technologies
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Xen, KVM)
• Hands‑on experience with configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef, CFEngine, etc.)
• Broad knowledge of development methodologies across multiple technology stacks
• Strong understanding of network protocols and client‑server communication
• Experience working within ITIL‑based environments
• Exposure to CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Azure DevOps)

Major Accountabilities

• Manage the full product lifecycle for deployable products—from ideation through deployment, support, and eventual decommissioning
• Work closely with development, QA, release engineering, operations, site support, and infrastructure teams to ensure high‑quality deployment artifacts throughout the pipeline
• Design, implement, and maintain automation that streamlines deployment from code check‑in through production
• Apply hands‑on technical expertise while communicating effectively across technical and non‑technical teams
• Champion automation standards, best practices, and continuous improvement
• Support a 24x7 manufacturing environment through proactive monitoring and responsive issue resolution
• Adhere to Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures

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).