1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor – Lean & Quality

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies

Brooklyn Park (MN)

On-site

USD 82,600 - 123,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus program

Cretex University

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Employee death benefit

Paid holidays and PTO

Profit sharing program

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a dedicated Supervisor to lead manufacturing processes and staff, ensuring on-time production with quality and cost efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to ISO and medical device requirements.

The Supervisor will drive manufacturing improvements, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage resources to meet schedules. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

Associate Degree in a Business or Technical field.
5+ years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results.
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.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Lean Practitioner Certification.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations or equivalent field.
Supervisory Certificates.
Quality/Operational Excellence training such as Lean, Six-Sigma, ASQ-CQE.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485.
Mechanical Aptitude.
Continuing Education; participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.

Responsibilities

Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
Ensure the production schedule is attained and issues are resolved in a timely manner
Maintain quality and safety by establishing and enforcing standards
Communicate and deliver employee communication tools for job performance to include annual performance goals, employee recognition, training, and development, coaching and counseling
Lead staff through visual metrics and tiered accountability meetings
Monitor staffing levels and partners with Human Resources on talent management initiatives
Enforce company standards by following and enforcing policies and procedures
Lead project management activities and teams
Complete special projects as needed
Drive process improvements in quality, delivery, inventory, and safety procedures
Ensure work instructions, set up 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 other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
Participate in required company meetings
Maintain an organized work area (5S)
Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
Complete all other work duties as assigned
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment