Production Control Supervisor

Req ID 88718 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLCJob DescriptionAbout the Team: 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 PlanPaid Time Off401k PlanHealth Care BenefitsPaid HolidaysA supportive, collaborative team environmentA strong diversity cultureSupportive Employee Groups and community outreach activitiesBe part of our ZF team as Production Control Supervisor and apply now!DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 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 Affirmative 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/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran