Superintendent - RESRG Automotive : Job Details

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Superintendent in our Newbern, TN facility!

This is a 3rd shift position

Your Job

The Manufacturing Night Superintendent oversees all plant operations during the night shift in a high-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met by coordinating activities across departments such as production, maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics. Superintendent plays a key leadership role in executing operational strategies and maintaining plant performance during off-hours.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Lead and manage all night shift operations in a fast-paced automotive production environment.
• Supervise and support shift supervisors, team leads, and production employees to ensure manufacturing goals are met.
• Drive adherence to safety protocols (OSHA, company-specific policies) and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor and coordinate shift production schedules, ensuring alignment with delivery and customer demand.
• Ensure consistent product quality by working closely with quality control personnel and addressing any non-conformances.
• Serve as the senior decision-maker on-site during the night shift, managing emergencies, escalations, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure proper functioning of machinery, robotics, and automation systems.
• Maintain clear communication and handoff reports between shifts to ensure operational continuity.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives, 5S, and continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train, coach, and evaluate shift supervisors and hourly employees, enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Review KPI's (output, scrap, downtime, labor utilization) and implement corrective actions as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with coaching, mentoring and developing capability in leaders
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, six sigma, and 5S principles

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related STEM degree
• Experience working in the automotive industry
• Experience supervising supervisors

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.