Toolroom Planner

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies•Brooklyn Park, MN

29d•$52,300 - $112,600

About The Position

Cretex Medical is a contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. The Toolroom Planner develops and manages feasible, long-range production schedules based on customer requirements, capacity, and operational priorities. Working with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and other teams, the planner monitors production plans and material availability, identifies potential constraints, and helps keep production moving. The role tracks raw materials, purchased components, and packaging supplies to ensure availability when needed, balancing business needs with production capacity. It directly supports customer delivery, operational efficiency, inventory management, and overall business performance. The position requires working in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in a scheduling, planning, or project management role.
Ability to consistently achieve short- and long-term business results.
Ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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

Plan and manage production schedules in the ERP system to meet customer delivery requirements and maximize operational efficiency.
Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support customer service levels, inventory turn goals, and capacity utilization requirements.
Maintain capacity planning.
Analyze sales order releases in relation to capacity planning and material requirements.
Partner with Sales and Customer Service on incoming orders and customer priorities.
Monitor production and shipping performance and proactively initiate actions to ensure delivery commitments are fulfilled.
Participate in tier meetings and provide schedule updates to Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
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.
Maintain an organized work area using 5S.
Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
Complete other work duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match contribution.
On-site 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.
Medical insurance with access to virtual providers for employees working 20 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Dental insurance for employees working 20 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility; the Little Partners Dental benefit covers services at 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in-network provider.
Vision insurance for employees working 20 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Pre-tax health savings account and healthcare and dependent-care pre-tax reimbursement accounts for employees working 20 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Paid holidays and paid time off for employees working 20 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Discretionary profit sharing for employees working 20 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Parental leave for employees working 30 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Accident and critical illness benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Short- and long-term disability benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Company-provided life insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
Tuition assistance programs for employees working 30 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.