Production Supervisor- 1st Shift

Position Summary The Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift leads and supervises unionized work groups to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of high‑quality products. This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, and coordinating resources across departments to meet customer and business objectives. At API, we take our culture transformation seriously. To help ensure the best fit for both the individual and our organization, candidates are asked to complete a 10‑minute Culture Index Survey after submitting their application. This allows interview time to focus more deeply on job behaviors and work history. Culture Index Survey: What You Will Do Production & Workforce Leadership Supervise daily production operations to meet customer service, shipping, quality, safety, and cost objectives. Lead and support unionized employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Coordinate daily labor scheduling and resource allocation to ensure efficient workflow. Train, evaluate, coach, and take corrective action with employees as appropriate. Safety & Culture Proactively create and reinforce a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence. Ensure safe work practices are followed and address safety concerns promptly. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Purchasing, Production Control, and Planning teams to ensure materials and supplies are available to meet scheduled ship dates. Communicate effectively with functional teams across the organization to ensure on‑time delivery of quality products. Coordinate with other supervisors to maintain efficient workflow across shifts. Operational Management Operate within established budgets and support cost‑control initiatives. Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor production activity and support operational decision‑making. What You Bring Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience supervising employees in a unionized setting. Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; Plex experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Experience with Demand Flow Technologies and/or Lean Manufacturing principles. Previous experience in engineered‑to‑order manufacturing environments preferred. Heat exchanger and/or pressure vessel manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of ASME code requirements preferred. Working knowledge of metals and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Key Skills Union workforce supervision Production scheduling and resource allocation Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement Cross‑functional communication Safety leadership ERP/MRP system utilization Coaching, training, and performance management Physical Requirements Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including production floor exposure. Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility during the shift. Occasional lifting consistent with production floor requirements. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). What We Offer You Opportunity to be part of a premier global engineering organization Ability to contribute to leading‑edge heat transfer technology Impact customers across multiple industries Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including: Health & welfare benefits 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) Professional and developmental opportunities $65,000 – $75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement API is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We do not discriminate based on any protected status. INDZ #J-18808-Ljbffr