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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!

Join our team as a 2nd shift Melt Supervisor! Salary range offered is $75,000-$87,000 annually.

Supervise Melt operations by setting goals, organizing and assigning work, selecting and developing employees, and maintaining a productive work environment to meet established production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise melt operations on your assigned shift to achieve production, safety, and quality goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily melt operations while maintaining production schedules.
• Create and maintain a safe work environment by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with all safety requirements.
• Train and develop team members on safety procedures, quality standards, and job-specific responsibilities.
• Evaluate employee performance related to safety, quality, attendance, and overall job performance, providing coaching, counseling, or corrective action when needed.
• Assist with planning and coordinating major equipment rebuilds and relines.
• Support budgeting, inventory management, cost control, and the evaluation of new methods and materials to improve operations.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Maintain adequate raw materials, supplies, and tools to support production needs.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Foster open communication with leadership, peers, production teams, and cross-functional departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, work rules, and regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote a culture of safety.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Wellness programs and access to our Worksite Wellness Center for employees and their family members
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid Life Insurance, with Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability options available
• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being
• PPE allowances to help keep you safe on the job

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three to five years of manufacturing or industrial leadership experience, preferably in melt, foundry, or heavy manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience coordinating production activities while balancing safety, quality, cost, and productivity goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement principles.
• Commitment to workplace safety and willingness to wear all required PPE.

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.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

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.