Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising production personnel, ensuring that all procedures and work instructions are followed to meet or exceed customer and company expectations for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

What you can look forward to as Production Supervisor I:

• Lead assigned team leaders and employees to ensure smooth daily operations
• Build a positive, results‑driven work environment through coaching and mentoring
• Act as the liaison between employees and the company
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and issue‑free work environment
• Improve production processes through waste reduction, problem solving, and continuous improvement
• Understand, comply with, and enforce KPIs, IATF 16949, ISO‑14001, Continuous Improvement, SAP, and ZF policies
• Prioritize production needs, make decisions, and distribute machine work orders to meet departmental and company goals
• Review/approve timecards and manage employee training, qualifications, growth, and development

Your Profile as Production Supervisor I:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2–4+ years of related experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient computer skills, including strong MS Office (Excel)
• Proven leadership and problem‑solving abilities
• Knowledge of common manufacturing/operations concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to operate production/manufacturing equipment and train others to do the same
• Basic understanding of plant operations management and lean principles; English language competency
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

What We Offer:

• 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

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.