Manufacturing Manager

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

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

Sick leave and safe leave

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to provide hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. You will lead teams, use data and KPIs (Power BI) to guide decisions, and partner cross-functionally to meet customer needs.

Two roles exist: Molding Implant/Assemblies and General Molding/Stamping. A Bachelor's degree or 5 years of leadership in manufacturing is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, preferably injection molding.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and SPC.
• Ability to analyze data, drive improvements, and manage budgets.
• Proficiency with MS Office and production software (MRP).

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Direct ops across production, assembly, scheduling, maintenance, and shipping.
• Use Power BI and KPIs to identify trends, root causes, and drive decisions.
• Align schedules and resources with customer and business needs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost quality, efficiency, and capacity.
• Manage labor, material, scrap, and overhead costs to hit objectives.
• Support product launches, transfers, and capital equipment projects.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with Quality System, ISO and medical device requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing concepts

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Process management

Statistical process control

Production layout/design

Manufacturing equipment management

Capacity planning

Scheduling

MRP

Budget management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 Manufacturing Manager provides hands‑on operational leadership to drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and overall business performance. This role leads teams and processes across manufacturing operations, ensuring resources are aligned with business priorities and customer needs. Working collaboratively across the organization, the Manufacturing Manager builds a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, capacity, and performance. Areas of responsibility may include production, assembly, secondary operations, customer service, scheduling, maintenance, and shipping/receiving. This is a key leadership role with a direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational performance, employee engagement, and business growth.

2 positions are available

One will support our Molding Implant and Assemblies team and the 2nd opening will support our General Molding and Stamping team.

• Lead, develop, and engage high-performing teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Direct manufacturing operations to meet customer and regulatory requirements, with accountability for key performance metrics including safety, OEE, scrap, productivity, on-time delivery, and partnership on customer complaints owning the the corrective actions required.
• Use data, KPIs, and business intelligence tools, including Power BI, to identify trends, determine root causes, and drive operational and business decisions.
• Partner with production leadership and cross-functional teams to align production schedules, resources, and priorities with customer and business needs.
• Identify operational challenges and lead change and continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, capacity, and overall business performance.
• Manage labor, material, scrap, and overhead costs to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Support product launches, transfers, capital equipment projects, acquisitions, and system improvements.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and suppliers and maintain a clear understanding of customer needs and the markets we serve.
• Partner with Sales/Marketing, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other business functions to achieve shared objectives.
• Ensure compliance with the company Quality System, ISO and medical device requirements, safety programs, work instructions, and standard work.
• Ensure business systems and processes are effectively implemented, maintained, and utilized to support operational performance.
• Champion Operational Excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned and work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of experience in a similar role
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an injection molding environment
• Manufacturing concepts and principles, lean manufacturing
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Quality systems knowledge
• Process management/statistical process control
• Production layout/design/method
• Manufacturing equipment management
• Business and office system software
• Capacity planning, scheduling, MRP
• Budget management
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 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

• Experience with 24/7 operations
• Injection molding, medical, cleanroom experience
• Lean manufacturing expertise - Green Belt or lean certification preferred

USD $100,900.00 - USD $151,300.00 /Yr.

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.