What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift position at API Heat Transfer?
Build Your Career Leading Fabrication Operations
General ThermoDynamics is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 3rd shift operations at our Iron Ridge fabrication facility, supporting production at our Franklin plant. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about safety, quality, and team development.
At Iron Ridge, you'll lead a skilled team operating CNC machinery, laser cutters, brake presses, and welding operations (steel & aluminum)-playing a critical role in delivering high-quality components for heat exchanger manufacturing.
Lead Daily Production
- Supervise 1st shift fabrication operations to meet production schedules and customer demand
- Coordinate workflows across CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, and welding
- Ensure efficient staffing, material flow, and equipment utilization
Develop & Lead Your Team
- Coach, mentor, and manage a team of welders, machine operators, and fabrication technicians
- Provide performance feedback, support development, and address performance concerns
- Build a strong, accountable, and engaged team culture
Champion Safety
- Enforce safety policies and lead by example in a manufacturing environment
- Conduct safety observations, training, and incident follow-ups
- Promote a proactive safety-first culture
Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure all fabricated components meet quality standards and specifications
- Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve issues and improve processes
- Support Lean initiatives, 5S, and efficiency improvements
Manage Operations
- Oversee scheduling, attendance, and timekeeping
- Track and improve KPIs such as productivity, scrap, and on-time delivery
Required:
- 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
- Hands-on experience in fabrication (CNC, laser, brake press, welding)
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work 3rd shift with flexibility for overtime as needed
Preferred:
- Associate degree or technical certification
- Experience in job shop or made-to-order manufacturing
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Stable, growing manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to lead a critical support operation for a larger production facility
- Hands-on leadership role with visible impact
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Career growth and development opportunities
This role operates in an industrial fabrication setting with exposure to heavy machinery, welding operations, and material handling. PPE is required.
As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 130 years. Throughout our history, we have built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them.
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