Sr. Specialist-ZF Production System
ZF · Gray Court, SC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Automotive
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The role in 30 seconds
A senior production role at ZF (automotive) in Gray Court, SC. Specialist-ZF Production System is responsible for performing complex technical analysis, providing technical expertise, and process guidance in the development, implementation, and management of complex/technical ZFPS (ZF Production System) initiatives.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, TPM
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $108k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 19 production engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $108k–$151k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 68%
- Team leadership 63%
- ✓ Six Sigma 37%
- ✓ New product launch 37%
- ✓ Kaizen 26%
- ✓ 5S 26%
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This plant: ZF in Gray Court
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Req ID 91128 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
About the Team
The Sr. Specialist-ZF Production System is responsible for performing complex technical analysis, providing technical expertise, and process guidance in the development, implementation, and management of complex/technical ZFPS (ZF Production System) initiatives. This will be across all plant processes in order to support the launch and/or ongoing production of reliable transmissions that are cost effective, able to be manufactured, meet customer specifications and maintain company standards. This position serves as a technical expert and primary point of escalation for internal customers, departmental personnel, and project or program personnel regarding ZFPS initiatives.
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What you can look forward to as a Sr. Specialist-ZF Production System
- •Evaluate, propose, architect, and implement ZFPS solutions (e.g. continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methods/tools) for internal customers surrounding plant processes and related data; work closely with manufacturing engineering, operations, and related groups to align team objectives and tasks.
- •Drive and design lean management system processes, strategies and ZFPS Lean Roadmaps and ensure completion of related documentation.
- •Evaluate and development plant processes related to continuous improvement opportunities to eliminate waste in processes; serve as an escalation point and provide input on team and plant performance.
- •Coordinate projects and strategies related to ZFPS methodologies and CIP (continuous improvement) activities and develop Lean roadmaps for implementation and sustainability within the production facility (i.e. 5S initiatives, Lean Manufacturing Philosophy, One-Piece Flow, Standardized Work, Line Balancing, Pull Systems, Waste
- •Identification and Reduction, Visual Management, etc.).
- •Analyze and lead the development and improvement of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) as required.
- •Serve as a key technical liaison and trainer/coach for ZFPS/continuous improvement projects within the plant, as well as an internal consultant to ZFPS Specialist I and II, plant personnel and engineering for developing and implementing continuous improvement activities (e.g. 5S, TPM, Line Balancing, Standardize work, changeover time analysis. Value stream analysis, layout planning, etc.).
Your profile as Sr. Specialist-ZF Production System
- •Bachelor’s Degree
- •6+ of manufacturing and/or skilled trades experience
- •Proficient Lean Manufacturing tools and strategies implementation knowledge and skills in addition to problem-solving methods (i.e. Toyota Production System, Statistical analysis, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, Kanban, etc.).
- •Excellent organizational, planning, and analytical problem-solving skills including statistical analysis.
- •Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- •Flexibility to travel both domestic and international.
What We Offer
- •A supportive collaborative team environment
- •Annual Incentive Plan
- •Paid Vacation
- •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 Sr. Specialist-ZF Production System and apply now!
Contact
Bethany Vijayakumar
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.