Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

About MEI
MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and service company is looking for Production Supervisor to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package. Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & matching up to 3%
• ESOP with company discretionary contributions
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Earn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering

Please note:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

The Working Production Supervisor is a hands‑on leader responsible for overseeing daily production operations while actively participating in the work alongside the team. This role ensures that safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met. The ideal candidate leads by example balancing supervisory responsibilities with direct involvement in production tasks to meet schedules and maintain smooth workflow.

• Supervise, train, and support production team members to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Work alongside the team performing production duties such as machine operation, assembly, fabrication or where support is needed.
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or processes as needed to maintain efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and quality procedures.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Follow established company and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for customers and coworkers to ensure a professional, responsive and courteous environment at Minnesota Elevator, Inc.
• Participate as a team member by performing additional assignments to meet organizational goals.
• Expected to regularly work more than 40 hours per week to support workload, team and team objectives.

• Self‑Directed. Works independently with minimal supervision; takes initiative and responsibility for outcomes.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME). A go‑to resource for others.
• Influential Communicator. Able to persuade and guide teams or stakeholders through expertise and clear communication rather than authority.
• Proactive Problem‑Solver. Anticipates issues and actively proposes solutions without waiting for direction.
• Strategic Thinker. Understands broader business goals and aligns their work accordingly.
• Cross‑Functional Collaborator. Works effectively across teams, departments, or disciplines.
• Results‑Oriented. Focuses on delivering high‑impact outcomes and measurable contributions.
• Trusted Advisor. Provides insight and guidance that leadership and peers rely on.
• Autonomous Decision‑Maker. Capable of making informed decisions independently within their area of expertise.
• Continuous Learner. Strives to stay current and actively seeks out new skills to advance area of expertise.

• Laser experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Resourceful, problem‑solving, able to prioritize and multitask.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Self‑motivated and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Unshakeable integrity.

This role involves approximately 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. Frequent use of hands and arms is required, with occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and communicate effectively.

Work conditions may include occasional exposure to outdoor temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, electrical hazards, and loud noise from industrial equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MEI's 50+ years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.

EOE/AA

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Pam Steffl at  or .