Operations Manager

Cretex • Bloomington, MN

2d • $112,000 - $168,000 • Onsite

About The Position

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. QTS is currently seeking an energetic, responsive, and well-organized full-time Operations Manager. This position will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the manufacturing operation. This position could also manage other departments such as maintenance and scheduling based on the Operating Company structure. This position will be responsible for consistently meeting production schedules and customer commitments while following customer specifications. This position will be based in our Bloomington, MN facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to coach and mentor to drive employee development and retention
• Ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and mentor Supervisors on leadership skills to develop high performing teams
• Set and communicate production goals and objectives to achieve or exceed the strategic operating plan
• Provide a high level of technical expertise to support strategic growth objectives
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators
• Increase the company’s core manufacturing capabilities
• Conduct tier meetings, monitor metrics, and initiate corrective action plans
• Troubleshoot problem areas, proactively and drive accountability
• Promote the Operational Excellence Program and drive continuous improvement and accountability throughout the operation
• Create an open-door environment for employee questions and concerns
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained and performance goals and stretch assignments are communicated
• Partner with the Operational Excellence team on Kaizen events, 5(S), and process improvement initiatives
• Partner with Quality on the Quality Management System Compliance activities, and best practices for quality adherence
• Partner with Human Resources on talent management and employee engagement activities
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, and finance to meet company goals
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve

Benefits

• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• 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
• comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• vision insurance
• a pre-tax health savings account
• healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• accident and critical illness benefits
• optional employee, spouse, and child life
• short and long term disability
• company provided life insurance
• tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager