Supervisor II - Stamping- 2nd Shift

Cretex•Brooklyn Park, MN

About The Position

Cretex Medical is a contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. The Production Supervisor II supports the Stamping business unit by directing and coordinating manufacturing processes and staff to achieve production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with customer delivery and quality requirements. The role drives continuous improvement in manufacturing methods and helps maintain a safe, procedurally compliant work environment. The supervisor leads staff and production activities, monitors workflow and production schedules, addresses issues, and supports quality, safety, staffing, training, and development. The position also works with other business segments and supports company quality systems, ISO and medical-device requirements, and operational excellence initiatives. The role is based in a manufacturing environment where cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals are used; periodic testing ensures exposure levels remain below OSHA permissible limits.

Requirements

Associate degree in a business or technical field.
At least 5 years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Practitioner Certification.
Ability to consistently achieve short- and long-term business results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations, or an equivalent field.
Supervisory certificates.
Quality and/or Operational Excellence training, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ-CQE.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485.
Mechanical aptitude.
Continuing education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.

Responsibilities

Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, processing variables, control points, equipment, personnel, and resources; study methods and implement cost reductions.
Develop reporting procedures and systems, facilitate corrections to process-control malfunctions, and foster cooperation within and between departments.
Ensure the production schedule is attained and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Maintain quality and safety by establishing and enforcing standards.
Communicate and deliver employee performance tools, including annual goals, recognition, training, development, coaching, and counseling.
Lead staff through visual metrics and tiered accountability meetings.
Monitor staffing levels and partner with Human Resources on talent management initiatives.
Enforce company standards, policies, and procedures.
Lead project management activities and teams, and complete special projects as needed.
Drive process improvements in quality, delivery, inventory, and safety procedures.
Ensure work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists are used and understood.
Enter production information into the ERP system on a timely basis.
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 the Operational Excellence Program.
Work in a manufacturing environment and complete other assigned duties.

Benefits

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, including 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, 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/child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance, and tuition assistance.
Competitive wages.