Production Superintendent - Huntingdon, TN

Granges Americas; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Paid time off

Scholarships for children

Training and safety certifications

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

Gränges Americas in Huntingdon, TN, seeks a Casting Production Superintendent to lead safety, production, quality, and reliability in the casting department. You will drive day-to-day operations, mentor supervisors, and partner with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime.

The role requires 7–10 years in casting and 5–10 years as a production supervisor in manufacturing, plus TS16949 experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 7–10 years experience in casting aluminum products is preferred.
• 5–10 years experience as a production supervisor or manager in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience in TS16949 certified facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership and proactive culture development; lead safety investigations and risk mitigation.
• Lead floor presence, align with plant priorities and company values.
• Manage daily casting operations during DMS and GEMBA Walks with immediate action on excursions.
• Coach Area Coordinators and Shift Supervisors; ensure understanding of roles and quality standards.
• Deploy operational strategies and sustain DMS, Standardized Work, RCA, and performance tracking.
• Own delivery of short-term targets for Production, Downtime, Scrap, Quality, and Cost control.
• Ensure product quality meets internal specs and alloy requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Company & Position Overview

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents form the foundation of our success. We foster a culture where every employee’s contribution is valued and we prioritize empowerment, responsibility, and an open, inclusive environment.

Job Location: HRM - Huntingdon, TN38344

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Manufacturing

Why Work With Us?

Do you like working in a fast‑paced environment where time flies by?
Do you enjoy being part of a team?
Do you take pride in producing quality work?

Benefits – Start Day One!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options
• 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental‑health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
• Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions
• Paid technical training and safety certifications
• Service Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversary
• Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)
• Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations
• College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000‑$2,500 annually)
• $20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)

Role Summary

The Casting Production Superintendent is accountable for delivering safety, production, quality, and reliability performance of the casting department through disciplined daily execution. The role is highly tactical, floor‑focused and responsible for driving day‑to‑day actions to control business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership – Own and enforce a proactive safety culture; ensure compliance with safety standards and risk mitigation; lead incident investigations and root‑cause analysis.
• Floor Presence & Leadership – Lead with a strong floor presence; support plant priorities; act in alignment with company values of Sustainable, Action‑Oriented, and Committed.
• Daily Operations Management – Control daily casting operations during DMS and GEMBA Walks; address excursions, performance issues, personnel concerns, and resource gaps with immediate action.
• Workforce Coaching – Coach Area Coordinators and Shift Supervisors; ensure operators understand roles; drive discipline and consistency in quality of work.
• Strategy Deployment – Deploy and execute operational strategies set by the Casting Manager; implement and sustain DMS, Standardized Work, training systems, RCA, and performance tracking.
• Operational Performance Accountability – Own delivery of short‑term targets for Production, Downtime, Scrap, Quality, and Cost control; prioritize actions using daily data.
• Quality Assurance – Ensure product quality meets internal specifications and alloy requirements; enforce process controls and standards.
• Reliability & Downtime Reduction – Own asset performance; work cross‑functionally with Maintenance and Engineering to reduce unplanned downtime and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree, preferably in Engineering
• 7–10 years experience in casting aluminum products
• 5–10 years experience as a production supervisor or manager in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in a TS16949 certified facility
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• In‑depth knowledge of casting process, equipment operation, aluminum alloys, and customer specifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as a team member
• Capability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Willingness to perform additional duties as required to support business success

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.