Cell Lead - 2nd Shift Instruments

Cretex Medical•Anoka, MN

About The Position

The Cell Leader coordinates, monitors, and leads the activities of the Milling machining team to support assigned goals and objectives in a manufacturing environment. The role works with a variety of production machinery and equipment. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. rms Surgical provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical instrumentation using cutting-edge technology and is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. The company describes its facility as state of the art and offers a positive work environment focused on quality, competitive wages, and a rich benefits package.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of related operations experience.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes.
  • Experience managing internal relationships and facilitating teams.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting experience.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to take direction from the area manager.
  • Ability to train and develop employees.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors.
  • Ability to work second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Nice To Haves

  • Machining experience with medical components, devices, or instruments.
  • Previous leadership experience with direct reports.
  • Programming experience with CNC mills.
  • CNC mill setup experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting CNC mills.
  • Preferred business or technical degree.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the production schedule.
  • Assign employees to machines and jobs, ensuring machines operate efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensure the area has the materials and supplies needed to meet production needs.
  • Provide employees with on-the-job training and mentoring.
  • Ensure employees follow work instructions and processes.
  • Communicate production issues, schedules, and priorities within and between teams.
  • Set employee goals, performance initiatives, and areas of accountability; conduct corrective action when needed.
  • Read and comply with work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists.
  • Maintain an organized (5S) work area.
  • Participate in and lead the team’s participation in the Operational Excellence program (lean manufacturing).
  • Understand and comply with Cretex professional competencies, company policies, and the employee manual.
  • Adhere to safety policies and support company quality systems and processes.
  • Complete other work as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages.
  • Rich benefits package.
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