Supervisor, Production

Build Your Career Leading Fabrication Operations

General ThermoDynamics is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 1st 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, youll 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 1st 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.