Supervisor, Production

Build Your Career Leading Fabrication Operations

General Thermo Dynamics is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 1st 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.

Lead Daily Production

• Supervise 1st 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

Required:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience in fabrication
• 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.