Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

API Heat Transfer in Iron Ridge, WI, is recruiting a Production Supervisor to lead 3rd shift fabrication operations and support the Franklin plant. You will supervise a skilled team, coordinate CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, and welding, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staffing optimization, and KPI improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with a strong safety culture.

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 flexibility for overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CNC

Laser

Brake press

Welding

Job description

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.

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 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

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at [phone] for assistance.