Lean Manufacturing Supervisor

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus

Cretex University

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cretex Companies, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Supervisor I to direct manufacturing processes and staff to achieve production objectives, with a focus on cost efficiency, quality, and safety. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure a safe, compliant work environment.

The role requires 3 years of manufacturing leadership, Lean Practitioner Certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is expected.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Practitioner Certification.
• 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.

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 function 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

Process leadership

People management

Lean thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Lean Practitioner Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cretex Companies, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Supervisor I to direct manufacturing processes and staff to achieve production objectives, with a focus on cost efficiency, quality, and safety. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure a safe, compliant work environment.

The role requires 3 years of manufacturing leadership, Lean Practitioner Certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is expected.