Production Superintendent - Gestamp Chassis III

Location: 

US Gestamp Chattanooga 3, US, US Gestamp

Date:  May 13, 2025

Production Superintendent - Gestamp Chassis III

Role Summary

Manages and oversees entire 1st shift for 60-100 employees, in a team based automated, robotic welding, chassis assembly facility.

Key Responsibility

  • Oversees and manages all department functions/leaders relating to the successful processing and delivery of parts on a shift including production, ecoat, materials, quality, sort, etc. especially on night shifts.  Coordinates with all dept managers and supervisors to ensure all resources are in place and efficient.
  • Assists in the development of work instructions, training on processes, and supervises daily operations.
  • Monitors and reports daily production activities with regards to SPC.
  • Identifies, develops, and implements strategies to attain production targets with respect to SQDCM.
  • Leads daily production meetings to communicate production goals and provide feedback on overall team performance. 
  • Evaluates employee areas of improvement and implements strategies relating to employee development.
  • Provides overall employee/team development strategies through training, coaching, counseling, and performance measurement.
  • Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.
  • Participation in the Internal ISO/TS 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO/TS 16949 internal auditors).
  • Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to ISO/TS 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards.
  • Other related activities as related to the scope of the position.

Knowledge and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline or extensive supervisory in an automotive environment
  • Strong people and leadership skills

Work Experience

  • 2-5 years experience in team oriented manufacturing environment.  
  • Experience leading production for chassis/cradle robotic mig welding highly preferred.
  • Experience with chassis coatings a plus.
  • Strong experience with measurables in regards to SQCDM and SPC.

Additional Information

  • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!