Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

ZF Chassis Systems Duncan•Duncan, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ZF Foxconn (ZFFCN) is seeking talented individuals to join their team and shape the future of chassis systems. ZFFCN is a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry with 30 years of experience and 25 locations worldwide. The company employs 3,500 people and supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, their revenue exceeded €4 billion, establishing them as a top full-service supplier for chassis systems. They specialize in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. ZFFCN has partnered with Foxconn, a global leader in technology solutions, to accelerate expansion and explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors. The Production Supervisor I–Gen is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the plant’s assembly process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1-2+ years of work-related experience
Working knowledge of plant and business unit procedures/processes
Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
Proven ability to work independently and lead professional staff (e.g. schedule daily tasks, prioritize, execute)
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to lead activities through the use of 8D/5Why principles
Proven time/project management skills while demonstrating the ability to produce results under constraints (e.g. time, budget, headcount, etc.)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e. Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Proven ability in methods of communication, motivation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree preferred
1-2+ years of work experience leading production teams.
Must be able to work in a team environment and serve as a leader demonstrating vision, mission, core values, and key behaviors
Training in 5S, LEAN, and other company required programs may be required.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate assembly line operation in accordance with ZF policies and procedures.
Assure a smooth production operation during shifts.
First line production supervisor of 20-40 production employees.
Create, manage, and report on employee schedules, absenteeism, and performance using internal systems and KPI’s.
Mentors and develops line group leaders.
Lead level 1 and participate in level 2 teams to establish and maintain all principles of the ZF Production System.
Verifies quality of work and documents adherence to standardized work through daily audits and document updates.
Collects and enters real-time and historical data to drive performance metrics.
Leads daily start up meetings to present safety, quality, and performance topics to production employees.
Assists operations team with establishing safety, quality, and productivity goals by participating in planning and driving initiatives on the shop floor.
Ensures routine maintenance of equipment is performed in accordance with principles of the ZF Production System.
Ensures that daily housekeeping duties are performed to advance the 5S principle as a foundation of the ZF Tuscaloosa manufacturing philosophy.
Oversees proper performance of station start up and shut down procedures.
Performs first level troubleshooting activities of assembly line process deviations & issues.
Ensures the quality of all materials and products is maintained.