Cell Lead II

Cretex•Brooklyn Park, MN

About The Position

Cretex Medical is a contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry, with capabilities in injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping, and device assembly. The Cell Lead II coordinates, monitors, and leads a cellular work team to support assigned goals and objectives in a manufacturing environment. The role manages employee time, approves time transactions in the ADP system, and creates performance-related goals. This position is on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The role supports production execution, employee training and performance, quality and company-system compliance, and continuous improvement. It collaborates with other business segments, including sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Seven years of experience in manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
Ability to manage relationships and facilitate teams.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to take direction from and provide input to the next-level leader.
Ability to collaborate with and assist team members.
Ability to cross-train in other production areas when required.

Nice To Haves

Business or technical degree.
Medical manufacturing experience.
Familiarity with ISO and FDA requirements.
Certifications in a related field.

Responsibilities

Execute the production schedule.
Assign employees to operate equipment and jobs.
Ensure the area has the materials and supplies needed to meet production needs.
Ensure jobs are completed on time and meet quality standards.
Ensure machinery and equipment run efficiently and effectively.
Provide employees with on-the-job training and mentoring.
Ensure employees follow work instructions and processes.
Provide daily updates through the Tier I process.
Communicate production issues, schedules, and priorities within and between teams.
Implement process improvements.
Create employee goals, performance initiatives, and areas of accountability aligned with company goals.
Ensure employees follow company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Manage manufacturing ERP systems for production.
Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
Partner with sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
Understand customer needs and the core business markets served.
Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
Participate in required company meetings.
Maintain an organized work area using 5S.
Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
Manage employee time and approve time transactions in the ADP system.

Benefits

Shift differential.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Onsite health clinics.
Discretionary holiday bonus program based on years of service.
Cretex University.
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employee death benefit.
Employee sick and safe leave.
For employees working 20 or more hours per week: medical insurance with access to virtual providers, dental insurance, vision insurance, a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent-care pre-tax reimbursement accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and discretionary profit sharing.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: parental leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance, and tuition assistance programs. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.