Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

**Build Your Career Leading Fabrication Operations** General ThermoDynamics is seeking an experienced **Production Supervisor** to lead **3rd shift 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 **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.