Manufacturing Manager - Medical Device Operations Lead

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

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.