1st Shift Production Supervisor — Lean & Quality

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan with a公司匹

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus program

Cretex University

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Paid holidays and paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Supervisor to direct manufacturing processes and staff, ensuring production goals, quality and safety. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and a compliant work environment, with a first shift available.

You will drive operations across departments, maintain workflow, manage the ERP entries, and partner with sales, engineering, quality and finance while upholding ISO 9001/13485 standards. Associate degree and 5+ years in manufacturing leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a business or technical field.
• 5+ years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced team environment.

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Business or Technical field

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Industrial Technology / Operations or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP system

Job description

Cretex Medical is seeking a Supervisor to direct manufacturing processes and staff, ensuring production goals, quality and safety. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and a compliant work environment, with a first shift available.

You will drive operations across departments, maintain workflow, manage the ERP entries, and partner with sales, engineering, quality and finance while upholding ISO 9001/13485 standards. Associate degree and 5+ years in manufacturing leadership preferred.