Production Supervisor 2md shift
ZF · Gray Court, SC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at ZF (automotive) in Gray Court, SC. By driving continuous improvement through waste reduction, problem-solving, and performance process enhancements, the team works to maintain and improve overall production efficiency.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, IATF 16949, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 92%
- ✓ Lean 44%
- 5S 32%
- EHS / safety 24%
- ✓ SAP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
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 91635 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job 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. This position works second shift from 15:00 to 23:00 hrs.
What you can look forward to as a Production Supervisor EJ (Second Shift):
- •Lead, coach, and mentor team leaders and employees to create a positive, results‑oriented work environment.
- •Ensure a safe, compliant, and issue‑free workplace while enforcing company policies, KPIs, and ISO/IATF requirements.
- •Direct daily production activities, including planning, assigning work, resolving problems, and supporting continuous improvement.
- •Maintain and improve production performance through waste reduction, problem solving, and process optimization.
- •Oversee employee development by tracking training, ensuring job qualifications, and managing performance (coaching, corrective actions, reviews).
- •Approve timecards, manage attendance (vacation/PTO), and ensure accurate and timely shift reporting.
- •Facilitate team communication through meetings, feedback, and open‑door practices to support departmental goals and a positive culture.
Your profile as a Production Supervisor EJ (Second Shift
- •High School diploma or GED /2-4+ years of related experience
- •Proven interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
- •Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge, nice to have SAP management
- •Problem solving skills /Proven leadership skills
- •Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing/operations
- •Ability to use (personally) and train individuals to use production/manufacturing equipment
- •Basic knowledge of plant operations management and lean principles, processes, and techniques.
- •Availability and flexibility schedule (e.g. weekends) to meet customer requirements.
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Why you should chose 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 Supervisor 2nd shift 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.