Production Supervisor (1st shift)

 Req ID 85519 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising production personnel, ensuring that all procedures and work instructions are followed to meet or exceed customer and company expectations for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

 

What you can look forward to as Production Supervisor I:

• Lead assigned team leaders and employees to ensure smooth daily operations
• Build a positive, results‑driven work environment through coaching and mentoring
• Act as the liaison between employees and the company
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and issue‑free work environment
• Improve production processes through waste reduction, problem solving, and continuous improvement
• Understand, comply with, and enforce KPIs, IATF 16949, ISO‑14001, Continuous Improvement, SAP, and ZF policies
• Prioritize production needs, make decisions, and distribute machine work orders to meet departmental and company goals
• Review/approve timecards and manage employee training, qualifications, growth, and development

 

Your Profile as Production Supervisor I:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2–4+ years of related experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient computer skills, including strong MS Office (Excel)
• Proven leadership and problem‑solving abilities
• Knowledge of common manufacturing/operations concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to operate production/manufacturing equipment and train others to do the same
• Basic understanding of plant operations management and lean principles; English language competency
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

 

What We Offer:

• 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

 

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

 

Be part of our ZF team as Production Supervisor (1st shift) and apply now!

 

Contact

Hannah Cline

+7 34 855 2922

 

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. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran