Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Production Superintendent-GEN

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; 6-8+ years of relevant experience in a progressive role with production focus.
  • Minimum 3 years in project management or a supervisory role.
  • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
  • Expert knowledge in manufacturing/operations concepts and practices.
  • Experience in training staff on production and manufacturing equipment usage.
  • Advanced understanding of plant operations management alongside lean principles.
  • Skilled in prioritizing tasks and team building; experience with line startups and CNC/automated assembly troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic management team member driving improvements in safety, quality, cost, and morale.
  • Lead all operations to ensure cost-effective, high-quality production through lean practices.
  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes to meet business goals and customer needs.
  • Supervise and direct teams of 300+ employees, including exempt staff.
  • Manage employee performance with a focus on growth, training, and compliance.
  • Develop strong relationships with customers and suppliers to align objectives.
  • Oversee departmental budgets and performance metrics according to company plans.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Annual Incentive Plan for performance reward.
  • Paid vacation and personal time off.
  • 401k plan to support retirement savings.
  • Comprehensive health care benefits.
  • Paid holidays recognized by the company.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion programs.
  • Opportunity to engage in community outreach initiatives.
Full Job Description
Req ID 86681 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

What you can look forward to as Production Superintendent:
  • 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.


Your profile as Production Superintendent:
  • Bachelor's Degree /6-8+ years of progressive experience in a professional position with a strong production interface
  • 3+ years of experience in project management and/or supervisory function
  • Problem solving skills/ Proven interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written /Proven leadership skills
  • Expert level knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing/operations
  • Proven ability to use and train individuals to use production/manufacturing equipment
  • Advanced knowledge of plant operations management and lean principles, processes, and techniques
  • Ability to prioritize and schedule daily tasks Experience in team building and team execution.
  • Experience with line start up and product ramp up /Working knowledge and basic trouble shooting skills of CNC machining equipment and/or automated assembly equipment.


Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court:

  • A supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k 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 Superintendent-GEN and apply now!

Contact

Monica Chavez Sanchez

+52 722 276 9817

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.
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