Production Supervisor: Lead High-Performance Manufacturing Team

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

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