Production Supervisor

 

About XeteX:

At XeteX, our mission, vision, and values drive our company purpose: “Helping Buildings Breathe Better.” By designing and manufacturing high-performing energy recovery ventilation and air handling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings, XeteX produces a better world for all of us. 

XeteX was founded in 1984. In recent years, our Company has experienced unprecedented growth and has been recognized as an eight-time Inc. 5000 Honoree ranking as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our headquarters are located in Coon Rapids, MN and our production facilities are based in Holmen, WI.

Xetex is teaming with innovation, expertise, and outstanding people. That is why we value our people as our greatest asset! Our employees lead through integrity, apply creativity and talent, invent innovative solutions to meet new demands, and offer effective services/products to be leaders in the industry. By adding your creativity, innovations, and contributions, you take pride in being a valued member of our growth and success.

 

Production Supervisor:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations within their assigned production area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are consistently achieved. This role provides direct supervision of production personnel, manages workflow execution, and drives accountability through coaching, performance management, and operational leadership.

The position requires strong technical expertise, sound decision-making, and the ability to balance people leadership with operational execution. The Production Supervisor serves as the primary point of ownership for team performance, resource utilization, and continuous improvement within their department.

 

Job Duties: 

• Enforce and promote all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; actively lead incident prevention and response.
• Directly supervise production personnel including scheduling, attendance oversight, and daily work assignments.
• Manage workflow, staffing levels, and priorities to meet production schedules and operational targets.
• Hold team members accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and behavioral expectations.
• Conduct training, coaching, performance feedback, and disciplinary actions when required.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and employee development activities.
• Monitor production metrics and quality performance; initiate corrective actions when targets are not met.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate priorities, updates, and expectations clearly to the team.
• Drive adherence to housekeeping and workplace organization standards (5S).
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce waste.
• Ensure proper equipment use, material handling, and documentation compliance.
• Maintain accurate records related to production, personnel, safety, and quality.
• Support cross-department collaboration and operational coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or additional leadership training preferred
• Proven experience in manufacturing or production environments
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred\
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational workflow principles
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and team leadership skills
• Ability to make independent decisions and manage multiple priorities
• Solid problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Basic computer proficiency for reporting, scheduling, and documentation
• Physical ability to perform job-related tasks including lifting or moving materials as required
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to physically meet the following:
  • Stand continuously, 8+ hours
  • Kneel, crouch occasionally
  • Climb Ladder occasionally
  • Lift from floor to waist occasionally
  • Lift from waist to shoulder occasionally
  • Lift overhead occasionally
  • Lift 0 – 25lbs frequently
  • Lift 25 – 50lbs occasionally
  • Lift 50 – 75lbs occasionally

 

Our Purpose:

Through our purpose of “Helping Buildings Breathe Better,” XeteX unlocks the full potential of building environments through our innovative custom air handling solutions. We are dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance, sustainable systems that optimize building air quality, increase energy efficiency, elevate occupant comfort, and enhance operations.

 

Our Vision:

Our vision is to be the premier HVAC air handling company, setting the standard for excellence in the industry. XeteX strives to provide exceptional solutions that create commercial and industrial building environments exceeding customer expectations in comfort and performance. Through continuous innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to sustainability, our products contribute to a greener planet.

 

Our Mission:

With a relentless focus on innovation and quality, XeteX exists to breathe life into commercial and industrial facilities to reach their highest capabilities.

XeteX is directed by a simple idea: “Always do the right thing,” that represents our five Core Values:

• Integrity - Being honest, transparent, and ethical. 
• Customer Focus - Prioritizing Customer needs in all we do.
• Excellence - Surpassing expectations in every aspect of our work.
• Collaboration - Embracing our collective strength which is the sum of our individual efforts.
• Autonomy - Empowering our people to make a difference.

 

 

Alternate Titles:

• Production Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisor
• Production Manager (use if you want broader reach)
• Manufacturing Team Lead
• Production Team Supervisor
• Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
• Production Operations Supervisor
• Plant Production Supervisor
• Industrial Production Supervisor
• Assembly Production Supervisor
• Production Team Lead – Manufacturing
• Shift Supervisor – Production
• Production Line Supervisor
• Operations Team Lead – Manufacturing
• Production Floor Supervisor
• Lean Manufacturing Supervisor
• Continuous Improvement Supervisor – Production
• Process Improvement Supervisor – Manufacturing
• Production Efficiency Supervisor
• Shift Production Supervisor
• 1st Shift / 2nd Shift Production Supervisor
• Production Shift Manager
• Manufacturing Shift Lead

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

XeteX is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.