Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

Hirebridge; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General ThermoDynamics is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 3rd shift operations at our Franklin facility, focusing on safety, quality, and team development. You will oversee furnace operations, stacking, welding, and leak testing to produce high-quality heat exchanger units.

You will coach welders and machine operators, drive continuous improvement, and manage staffing, material flow, and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on fabrication experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 3rd shift with overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production on the 3rd shift to meet schedules and demand.
• Coach, mentor, and manage welders and machine operators; provide performance feedback.
• Enforce safety policies and lead safety observations and training.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
• Oversee scheduling, attendance, timekeeping, and KPI tracking (productivity, scrap, on-time).

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Hands-on fabrication

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Build Your Career Leading Fabrication Operations

General ThermoDynamics is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 3rdshift operations at our Franklin 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 Franklin, you’ll lead a high-performing team across furnace operations, stacking and welding (aluminum), and leak testing—driving the production of high-quality heat exchanger units.

What You’ll Do

Lead Daily Production

• Supervise 3rd shift fabrication operations to meet production schedules and customer demand
• Coordinate workflows across furnace operations, stacking, welding and leak testing
• Ensure efficient staffing, material flow, and equipment utilization

Develop & Lead Your Team

• Coach, mentor, and manage a team of welders and machine operators
• 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

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Hands-on experience in fabrication
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work 3rdshift 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

Why Join Us?

• 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

Work Environment

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 Transferhas 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.