Production Superintendent

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a Future Starter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Country/Region: US

Location:

Gray Court, SC, US

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About the team: Leads and manages production departmental activities to meet and/or exceed customer and company objectives.

What you can look forward to as a Production Superintendent:

· Operate as a strategic member of the management team, driving customer-focused results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale while supporting continuous business improvement.

· Lead and manage all manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective production of high-quality parts.

· Develop and implement manufacturing processes using lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

· Direct and oversee exempt and non-exempt personnel (300+), including hiring, development, performance management, and workforce planning.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external customers and suppliers to achieve shared objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.

· Ensure compliance with production systems, company policies, and industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14000), while promoting safety, housekeeping, and corporate principles.

· Establish departmental goals, monitor performance metrics, manage budgets/resources, and implement corrective actions to meet business plan targets.

· Drive employee development through training, communication, certification, and engagement while ensuring proper documentation, payroll approvals, and adherence to HR processes.

Your profile as a Production Superintendent:

· Bachelor’s degree with 6–8+ years of progressive experience in operations or manufacturing environments.

· 3+ years of project management and/or supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership capability.

· Advanced knowledge of manufacturing/operations concepts, plant operations management, and lean principles.

· Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritize, plan, and manage daily activities effectively.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.) and other business systems.

· Proven ability to lead, train, and develop employees, including effective use of production/manufacturing equipment.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a track record of cross‑functional collaboration.

· Fluent in English with willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Production Superintendent and apply now!

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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.

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