Production Superintendent - Huntingdon, TN

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

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?

• 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)

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.

• 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.

• 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

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.