Production Supervisor

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies•Brooklyn Park, MN

26d•$75,000 - $123,800

About The Position

Cretex Medical is a contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry, including injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping, and device assembly. The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals while maintaining safety, quality, and delivery requirements. The role oversees production staff, ensures efficient use of resources, and drives continuous improvement in manufacturing methods and processes, promoting a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment while achieving production objectives at the lowest possible cost. The available schedule is 9th Shift: Thursday through Saturday and every other Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The role supports the company Quality System, ISO, medical device requirements, and Operational Excellence Program, and partners with business segments including sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance. Cretex Medical describes its culture as collaborative, focused on employee growth, safety, security, and continuous improvement. It offers competitive wages and a benefits package, with benefits varying by employee eligibility and weekly hours. The advertised pay range is $75,000–$123,800 per year; Supervisor I is listed at $75,000–$112,600 and Supervisor II at $82,600–$123,800. Supervisor II requires at least 5 years of experience leading teams in medical device manufacturing.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment; plastic injection experience in the medical device industry is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to consistently achieve short- and long-term business results.
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Nice To Haves

Lean Practitioner Certification.
Associate degree in a business or technical field.
Supervisory certificates.
Functional experience.
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.
For Supervisor II, at least 5 years of experience leading teams in a medical device manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain production workflow by monitoring process steps, variables, control points, equipment, personnel, and resources; study methods and implement cost reductions.
Develop reporting procedures and systems, address malfunctions at process control points, 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 performance goals, recognition, training and 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 in a timely manner.
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.
Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.

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.