Lean Production Superintendent: Lead Teams & Drive Improvement

ZF; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Paid vacation

Personal time

401k plan

Health care benefits

Paid holidays

Diversity culture

Community outreach

Job summary

ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC in Gray Court, SC, is seeking a Production Superintendent-GEN to lead manufacturing and assembly operations, drive lean improvements, and manage up to 300 employees. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost efficiency within a complex production environment.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with 6-8+ years of production experience and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6-8+ years of progressive production experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project management and/or supervisory function.
• Problem solving and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing/operations concepts and practices.
• Proven ability to train others on production equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of lean principles and plant operations management.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule daily tasks; team building.
• Experience with line start up, product ramp up, and CNC/automatic assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

6-8+ years

Project management

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Plant operations

Team building

CNC machining

Automated assembly

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Equipment training

Lean manufacturing

Job description

ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC in Gray Court, SC, is seeking a Production Superintendent-GEN to lead manufacturing and assembly operations, drive lean improvements, and manage up to 300 employees. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost efficiency within a complex production environment.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with 6-8+ years of production experience and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.