Production Supervisor

ZF; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Health care benefits

Paid holidays

Diversity culture

Job summary

ZF in Charleston, SC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, guide a team of supervisors and operators, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes coaching, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive environment.

You will drive performance using KPIs, SAP, and other business systems, manage schedules, and foster a collaborative culture while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing plant leadership role; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, analyze data, and make sound decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop team leaders and production employees to foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Drive production performance and OEE by meeting goals for safety, quality, delivery, availability, and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily production activities, prioritize work, assign resources, and ensure schedules and business objectives are met.
• Monitor operations and escalate production, quality, maintenance, or staffing issues to support timely resolution.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through effective communication, employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and regular performance discussions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, operational efficiency, quality improvement, and problem-solving.
• Use KPIs, SAP, and business systems to monitor performance, support decisions, manage time and attendance, and maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Production Supervisor

Country/Region: US

Location:

Charleston, SC, US, 29418

Req ID 90076 | North Charleston, SC, United States WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co

Production Supervisor

About the Team

The Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a production team in a manufacturing environment, ensuring production processes run smoothly and efficiently while meeting quality standards and production targets.

What you can look forward to as a Production Supervisor

• Lead, coach, and develop team leaders and production employees to foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Drive production performance and OEE by meeting goals for safety, quality, delivery, availability, and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily production activities, prioritize work, assign resources, and ensure schedules and business objectives are met.
• Monitor operations and escalate production, quality, maintenance, or staffing issues to support timely resolution.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through effective communication, employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and regular performance discussions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, company policy, work instruction, preventive maintenance, and housekeeping standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, operational efficiency, quality improvement, and problem-solving.
• Use KPIs, SAP, and business systems to monitor performance, support decisions, manage time and attendance, and maintain operational continuity.

Your profile as a Production Supervisor

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing plant leadership role; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, analyze data, and make sound decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Dynamic, driven, and energetic team player who performs well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and task management skills.

Why you should choose ZF

• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Annual incentive plan
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) 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.

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.

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

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.