Supervisor - Ortho Mills

Cretex Medical•Coon Rapids, MN

About The Position

The Supervisor I directs and coordinates 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 ensures a safe, procedurally compliant work environment. The Supervisor oversees workflow, production schedules, quality and safety standards, staffing, employee development, and project activities. The role also supports company quality systems, ISO and medical device requirements, business systems, and collaboration across business segments.

Requirements

3 years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Practitioner Certification.
Ability to consistently achieve short- and long-term business results.
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, processing variables, control points, equipment, personnel, and resources; study methods, implement cost reductions, develop reporting procedures, facilitate corrections to process 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.
Deliver employee communication and performance tools, including annual performance 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 and 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/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 and the Operational Excellence Program.
Maintain an organized work area (5S).
Complete all other work duties as assigned.

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 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, dental insurance, vision insurance, 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.