Supervisor Melt Department - 3Rd Shift

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a 3rd Shift Position.
The Melt Department Supervisor will supervise melt operations on assigned shift by setting goals, organizing and assigning work, training employees, and maintaining a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules.
What You'll Do:

• Supervise, plan, and coordinate melt operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules and quality and cost standards and to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and workflow, proper use and care of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Select and train employees in melt operations.
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Maintain close observation over operations, providing guidance to employees concerning proper melt methods.
• Maintain adequate supply of raw materials, production supplies, and tools to support continuous operations.
  Maintain related inventory records as required.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order.
• Analyze equipment, machine, or quality problems and production delays.
• Expedite repairs and/or corrective actions to minimize downtime and work schedule interruption.
  Schedule and supervise furnace maintenance activities such as shaving, relining furnaces, or replacing coils.
• Prepare melt operating budget for assigned shift and administer and control budget during the business year.
• Maintain open communication with employees and work with them to mutually resolve problems to enhance morale and promote a union-free environment.
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/or initiating disciplinary actions as required.
• Maintain awareness of improved operational methods, production processes, or equipment which improves quality, efficiency and reduces cost.
• Enforce the proper use of safety equipment and maintain departmental housekeeping to produce a safe work environment.
• Coach employees to reinforce safe work practices.
  Maintain communication with other melt shifts and with other departments to promote efficient operations.

What We Need From You:

• Exhibit superior safety practices every day evidenced by outstanding housekeeping at all times.
• Extend treatment to all other associates of the Company as individuals with the courtesy and dignity shown to customers.
• Exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail.
• Exercise maximum care to protect the environment by fostering and supporting responsible operating procedures.
• Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member.
• High School Diploma and additional courses, or equivalent. Three to five years of experience preferred.
• Supervise diversified work, operations and procedures and make decisions within applied technology.
• Requires great attention to detail and accuracy to avoid errors that would cause delay or dissatisfaction.
• Moderate physical exertion. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Physical movement includes some repetitive motion, with twisting and bending.
• Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE. (Safety goggles, hearing protections, steel-toe non-slip safety shoes, and gloves as needed when on the shop floor.)

Why You’ll Love Working For Us:

• Opportunity to earn up to $1000 sign on bonus
• Base pay + Incentive pay*, Shift, Weekend, and Job Premiums* (for eligible positions*) Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Grede is an English as a second language friendly employer/Grede es un empleador amigable con el inglés como segundo idioma.
To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.