Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Production Superintendent

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 6-8+ years of operations or manufacturing experience
  • 3+ years of project management or supervisory experience
  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing concepts and lean principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale improvements
  • Manage all manufacturing and assembly operations for efficient production
  • Implement lean processes and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee personnel management including hiring and performance
  • Cultivate relationships with customers and suppliers for satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with production systems and industry standards
  • Set departmental goals and monitor performance metrics

Benefits

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Strong diversity culture
  • Community outreach activities support
Full Job Description
Req ID 88501 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

Job Description

About the team: Leads and manages production departmental activities to meet and/or exceed customer and company objectives.

What you can look forward to as a Production Superintendent:
• Operate as a strategic member of the management team, driving customer-focused results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale while supporting continuous business improvement.
• Lead and manage all manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective production of high-quality parts.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes using lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Direct and oversee exempt and non-exempt personnel (300+), including hiring, development, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external customers and suppliers to achieve shared objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with production systems, company policies, and industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14000), while promoting safety, housekeeping, and corporate principles.
• Establish departmental goals, monitor performance metrics, manage budgets/resources, and implement corrective actions to meet business plan targets.
• Drive employee development through training, communication, certification, and engagement while ensuring proper documentation, payroll approvals, and adherence to HR processes.

Your profile as a Production Superintendent:
• Bachelor's degree with 6-8+ years of progressive experience in operations or manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of project management and/or supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing/operations concepts, plant operations management, and lean principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize, plan, and manage daily activities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.) and other business systems.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop employees, including effective use of production/manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in English with willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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 and apply now!

Contact

Hannah Cline


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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