Company
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 aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values-Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable-guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together.
Do you like working in a fast-paced environment, where time flies by?
Do enjoy being part of a team?
Do you take pride in producing quality work?
BENEFITS START DAY ONE!
Health & Well-Being
- 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
Grow with Us
- 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
Family & Engagement
- 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)
Note: This is a summary of the compensation and benefit programs available at Gränges Americas Inc. (the "Company") and does not serve as a statement of eligibility. Official details and eligibility criteria are available in the Company's official plan documents and/or policies. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the plan(s) or program(s) at any time. This summary shall not be deemed to constitute a contract between the Company and any employee or to be a consideration of or an inducement for the employment of any person. Eligible employees must complete all applicable enrollments within the required timeframes for coverage effective on date of hire.
Purpose
Responsible for driving process excellence, product quality, and operational performance within the manufacturing environment. Oversees process compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, production team leadership, and adherence to Quality Management Systems (QMS), customer requirements, and safety standards. Provides leadership in process optimization, problem-solving, and operational efficiency to support customer satisfaction and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor, oversee, and evaluate established manufacturing processes, providing weekly and monthly performance reports.
- Manage laboratory equipment, including calibration, verification, vendor coordination, purchasing support, training, and compliance activities. (quarterly, every 6 months or yearly)
- Serve as the primary customer quality contact, conducting regular customer meetings (weekly or bi-weekly), managing complaints, coordinating customer audits and visits, and ensuring timely resolution of quality-related issues.
- Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and closure of customer and internal quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA, PDCA, DMAIC).
- Manage quarantine material disposition, RMAs creation and material receipt, PPM reporting, and nonconforming material processes to minimize quality risk and drive preventive action.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and top-offender projects focused on quality, productivity, waste reduction, variation reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Conduct process, system, and product audits; support or lead external audits and certifications, including ISO, IATF, VDA, Kosher, and customer-specific requirements. Identify improvement opportunities and develop new methodologies as needed.
- Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Create, review, and maintain quality documentation, including specifications, routings, PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, and process controls.
- Utilize statistical and quality tools, including SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and data analysis techniques, to improve process capability and product quality.
- Develop engineering studies, technical analyses, and recommendations to support process optimization and operational objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and activities, communicating objectives, timelines, risks, and expectations while ensuring timely completion of action plans.
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, vendors, and internal departments to address quality, technical, and process-related matters.
- Provide leadership to manufacturing personnel, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement goals.
- Identify and resolve production constraints and operational issues to support uninterrupted production and customer delivery requirements.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Supervise and lead hourly production associates within a designated manufacturing area to achieve production goals.