Senior Production Manager

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! Senior Production Manager Country/Region: US Location: Gray Court, SC, US Req ID 88522 | Gray Court, United StatesZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC About the Team Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Production Manager leads and coordinates manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements and achieve business objectives. This role drives short‑ and long‑term operational strategies, fosters a customer‑first culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and builds strong cross‑functional partnerships to support operational excellence. What you can look forward to as Senior Production Manager Act as liaison between the company and its customers for quality and delivery issues. Manage all phases of the operation in a manner that promotes customer service, employee relations, and continuous improvement. Represent the company within the community in which it operates. Ensure the department meets all local, state, and federal guidelines and legal requirements. Ensure the safety of all employees and visitors while on company property. Ensure business is conducted to the highest ethical standards. Facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Uphold and participate in formulating and administrating company policies and the development of long‑range goals and objectives. Ensure plant policies, procedures and activities follow the Corporate Principles established by the organization. Communicate effectively to ensure subordinates are properly informed and treated fairly and consistently. Your Profile as Senior Production Manager Bachelor’s Degree (Business or Engineering preferred) 10-15+ years advanced experience Minimum of five (5) years of management and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry experience desired). Proficient computer skills with Microsoft office, Outlook. Proven Leadership skills; capable of handling employee related issues; ability to builds trust. Excellent Problem‑solving skills. Capable of making sound decisions in a timely manner. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written means with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Expert‑level knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing/operations. What we offer at ZF Gray Court A supportive collaborative team environment Annual Incentive Plan Paid Vacation Personal Time 401k Plan Health Care Benefits Paid Holidays Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities Be part of our ZF team as Senior Production Manager and apply now! Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affordable Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Anti‑Discrimination Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr