Job Posting Title Production Coordinator - 1st shift

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus

Cretex University

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Production Coordinator to coordinate critical support aspects of assembly production on 1st shift (6:00 am–2:30 pm), Mon–Fri in Minnesota. The role focuses on inventory management, work orders, and LHR activities to ensure smooth manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. The position offers benefits and opportunities within Cretex.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Prior manufacturing/assembly environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns inventory management from warehouse to assembly staging and back.
• Prints and stages daily work orders, Lot History Records, and labels.
• Coordinates LHR activities with internal personnel.
• Provides administrative support to assembly supervisor and staff.
• Supports palletization and transfers to warehouse locations.
• Develops and implements standard work for assembly functions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Performs cycle counts and physical counts.
• Understands assembly and customer needs and core markets.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position summary

The Production Coordinator position will be responsible for coordinating critical support aspects of assembly production.

Shift Available:

1st Shift - Monday through Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Owns the inventory management from warehouse to assembly staging areas and back
• Responsible for printing and staging daily workorders, Lot History Records, and labels according to the product type schedules and defined processes.
• Coordination of LHR activities between various associated internal personnel
• Provide any required administrative support to assembly Supervisor and staff
• Support in product packout palletization and product transfers to warehouse locations
• Develop and implement standard work (best practices) to support assembly functions
• Partner with the cross functional staff members to support factors that serve to impact production efficiency and inventory disposition accuracy.
• Responsible for cycle count reporting and physical counts
• Understand assembly needs, customer needs, and the core business markets we serve
• 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
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and/or collaboratively with multiple team members
• Oral and written communication skills. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
• 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

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Physical & Environmental Demands

Cretex Companies may use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

Pay Range

USD $23.08 - USD $33.89 /Hr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

Pay Range Details:

• Production Coordinator I : $ 23.08 - $ 28.27
• Production Coordinator II: $ 27.12 - $ 33.89

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; 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, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.