2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor – Lean & Quality

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical seeks a Supervisor for 2nd shift to direct and coordinate manufacturing processes and staff, ensuring production objectives are met at the lowest cost with quality and delivery in mind.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and procedural compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and communication are required to drive performance and 5S initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a Business or Technical field.
• 5+ years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Lean Practitioner Certification (preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations or an equivalent field (preferred).
• Supervisory Certificates (preferred).
• ISO 9001/13485 knowledge (preferred).

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 cooperation 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 including annual performance goals, employee 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 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, 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 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in a Business or Technical field

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

Supervisory Certificates

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Job description

Cretex Medical seeks a Supervisor for 2nd shift to direct and coordinate manufacturing processes and staff, ensuring production objectives are met at the lowest cost with quality and delivery in mind.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and procedural compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and communication are required to drive performance and 5S initiatives.