Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

API Heat Transfer Career Center; Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead 3rd shift operations at our Iron Ridge fabrication facility, supporting production across CNC, laser, brake press, and welding. This role focuses on safety, quality, and team development in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll supervise a skilled team, drive daily production plans, manage staffing and KPIs, and partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve issues while advancing Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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 overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Oversee scheduling, attendance, and timekeeping
• Track and improve KPIs such as productivity, scrap, and on-time delivery

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

3rd shift

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CNC machinery

Laser cutters

Brake presses

Welding

Job description

Build Your Career Leading Fabrication Operations

General ThermoDynamics is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 3rdshift 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.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

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 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.