Production Superintendent-GEN
ZF · Gray Court, SC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at ZF (automotive) in Gray Court, SC. Plan, design, and optimize manufacturing methods and processes to meet business and customer requirements.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, CNC, Machining
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 211 live postings that list pay, out of 736 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 88%
- ✓ Lean 48%
- 5S 32%
- EHS / safety 28%
- SAP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at ZF
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: ZF in Gray Court
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Full description from ZFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Req ID 86681 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Long Description
About the team: The team focuses on providing strong leadership to team leaders and employees, fostering a positive and results-driven work environment through coaching and mentoring. They serve as a key liaison between employees and the company, ensuring clear communication and a safe, issue-free workplace. By driving continuous improvement through waste reduction, problem-solving, and performance process enhancements, the team works to maintain and improve overall production efficiency.
What you can look forward to as Production Superintendent
- •Act as a strategic member of the management team, driving continuous improvement with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee morale.
- •Lead all manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure high-quality, cost-effective production through lean and continuous improvement practices.
- •Plan, design, and optimize manufacturing methods and processes to meet business and customer requirements.
- •Direct and supervise exempt staff and indirect support functions, leading teams of up to and exceeding 300 employees.
- •Develop, coach, evaluate, and manage employee performance, including training, certifications, disciplinary actions, and career growth.
- •Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers to achieve shared objectives.
- •Ensure compliance with production systems, safety standards, ISO/QS/TS requirements, company policies, and housekeeping best practices.
- •Manage departmental budgets, resources, manpower, and performance metrics aligned with the plant’s business plan and departmental goals.
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Your profile as Production Superintendent
- •Bachelor’s Degree /6-8+ years of progressive experience in a professional position with a strong production interface
- •3+ years of experience in project management and/or supervisory function
- •Problem solving skills/ Proven interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written /Proven leadership skills
- •Expert level knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing/operations
- •Proven ability to use and train individuals to use production/manufacturing equipment
- •Advanced knowledge of plant operations management and lean principles, processes, and techniques
- •Ability to prioritize and schedule daily tasks Experience in team building and team execution.
- •Experience with line start up and product ramp up /Working knowledge and basic trouble shooting skills of CNC machining equipment and/or automated assembly equipment.
Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court
- •A supportive, collaborative team environment
- •Annual Incentive Plan
- •Paid Vacation
- •Personal Time
- •401k Plan
- •Health Care Benefits
- •Paid Holidays
- •A strong diversity culture
- •Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Production Superintendent-GEN and apply now!
Contact
Monica Chavez Sanchez
+52 722 276 9817
Diversity commitment
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.