Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Production Control Supervisor

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag • $75K — $95K *
Gray Court, SC 29645In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 6-8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control, or logistics.
  • Familiarity with production scheduling and MRP/ERP systems including SAP and EDI.
  • Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and customer/supplier relationships.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and optimize production schedules considering various operational factors.
  • Coordinate production planning and logistics activities across multiple teams.
  • Monitor inventory accuracy and material availability.
  • Utilize SAP and EDI tools for material flow and demand communication.
  • Analyze workflows, KPIs, and root causes for process improvements.
  • Develop and enhance logistics processes and documentation.
  • Supervise and manage the performance of production control staff.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Plan
  • Healthcare Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Strong diversity culture
  • Community outreach activities
Full Job Description
Req ID 88718 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

Job Description

The Production Control Supervisor supports manufacturing operations by developing and optimizing production plans, material flow, logistics processes, and information flow across machining and assembly areas. This role partners closely with Operations, Logistics, IT, customers, and suppliers to help ensure reliable delivery, accurate inventory, stable production schedules, and continuous improvement across the shop floor and supply chain. The position also provides leadership, coaching, scheduling support, and performance management for assigned employees.

What you can look forward to as a Production Control Supervisor:
  • Create, optimize, and maintain production schedules while considering capacity, resources, cycle times, SAP/IT systems, and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate production planning, launch, change management, and logistics activities across machining, assembly, operations, IT, and logistics teams.
  • Monitor material availability, stock levels, inventory accuracy, packaging concerns, data flow issues, and supplier/customer requirements.
  • Use SAP, EDI, MRP, and related tools to track stock, manage material flow, update master data, and communicate internal and external demand.
  • Analyze root causes, bottlenecks, KPIs, workflows, and process gaps to define corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve logistics processes, procedures, information flow, work instructions, reporting, and documentation.
  • Serve as a liaison with internal and external customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support delivery reliability and business conduct standards.
  • Supervise, coach, train, schedule, and manage employee performance, labor utilization, timecards, development, and compliance with company policies.


Your profile as a Production Control Supervisor:
  • Bachelor's degree required and 6-8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production control, logistics, materials planning, or a related area.
  • Understanding of production scheduling systems, MRP, ERP systems, SAP, EDI, and manufacturing material flow.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product flow, customer requirements, and supplier/customer relationships.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, and English language competency.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, to meet customer and production requirements.


Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court, SC:
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities


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

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
Learn more about Zf Friedrichshafen Ag
Size
160,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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