Quality Manager

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 La Crosse, 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.
General Summary:

The Quality Manager will play a critical role in leading quality initiatives across the company, ensuring that all products and services meet or exceed both industry standards and client expectations.
This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader who exemplifies XeteX's values in all aspects of their work.
The Quality Manager will also drive a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration and strategic insights.
This will be accomplished through partnering with Engineering to determine production standards for the company's products by establishing and leading compliance with the quality control system and setting product requirements.
Also, creating a system to find defects, determine the cause of those defects, and lead implementation of solutions.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Commitment to Integrity and Excellence :
Lead quality assurance processes with a commitment to transparency, ensuring all procedures adhere to regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
Collaborative Quality Improvement :
Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Finance, and other teams to foster a culture of quality and accountability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive Continuous Improvement :
Develop and implement quality management systems (QMS) that align with corporate goals and industry best practices, continually seeking new methods to enhance quality standards.
Exemplify Excellence in Audits and Compliance :
Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, certifications, and client requirements while maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Data-Driven Decision-Making :
Utilize data and metrics to assess quality performance, identify trends, and drive targeted improvements with measurable impact.
Employee Training and Engagement :
Lead training sessions to reinforce quality principles and standards, empowering team members to take ownership of quality initiatives.
Unwavering commitment to safety
Lead with significant physical presence (at least 50% of the time) in all steps of the production process, auditing, coaching, and improving quality requirements and practices
Communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the team, always with positivity and a can-do approach
Roll out initiatives thoroughly and own successful outcomes.
Perform regular follow-up to ensure the desired changes are maintained
Commit to timelines and be persistent with execution
Develop production leadership (Supervisors/Leads) to lead with the same level of Quality scrutiny as a QC manager does
As part of the plant leadership team, be engaged in problem solving discussions, both with quality and other areas, including safety, cost control, efficiency improvement, production output, and other important topics
Leverage aggressive growth as a catalyst for enhanced Quality
Develop and lead a Supplier Quality program
Champion the Quality Process.
Develop and lead a Quality process that follows ISO-9000 structure
Ensuring that products adhere to quality standards.
Implement process checks and visual standards to ensure "Critical to Quality" compliance at each step or handoff in the process
Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate final products - especially products with packaged refrigeration
Investigate engineering/manufacturing issues related to assembly of products and take/suggest corrective actions, including process changes and product design changes
Lead and improve the calibration program
Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and concisely summarizing data with actions, both in process and warranty data.
Other related duties as needed.
Requirements

Education:


BS in Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required or equivalent experience
Experience and Integrity :
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management or engineering role, ideally within a manufacturing/production environment, with a proven track record of ethical leadership and integrity
Collaborative Skills :
Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire a shared commitment to quality.
Excellence in Problem-Solving :
Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset and an eye for detail that drives operational excellence, including a focus on deeply understanding underlying cultural factors, beyond 1st level causes
Commitment to Learning :
Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO standards) is preferred, with a demonstrated commitment to staying updated on industry best practices and advancements.
Industry Knowledge :
Experience in air handling equipment and/or refrigeration a plus.
Broad knowledge of applied Engineering principles in electrical, mechanical and materials disciplines
Proven experience with embracing changing priorities
Detail-oriented, ability to plan, organize, set priorities and manage multiple projects based on business need and leadership expectations
Strong written and verbal communication skills required, always with a positive approach
Ability to exercise independent judgement and work independently with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required

Benefits:

XeteX LLC offers a full benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Company Paid Term Life/AD&D Insurance of $15k, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Mental Health Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401K with Company Match.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

XeteX, Inc.
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.