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Production Supervisor - 8th Shift

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies, Minneapolis, MN, United States


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
Production Supervisor Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals in alignment with safety, quality, and delivery requirements. This role oversees production staff, ensures efficient use of resources, and drives continuous improvement in manufacturing methods and processes. The Production Supervisor promotes a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment while achieving production objectives at the lowest possible cost.
Shift Available: 8th Shift Monday - Wednesday and every other Sunday 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

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 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

Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards; develop professional PowerPoint presentations to communicate performance, projects, and results

Efficiently navigate multiple Microsoft Office applications to support reporting, analysis, and operational decision-making

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)

Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly

Participate in the Operational Excellence Program

Qualifications

3+ years of experience leading processes and teams in a medical device manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for experience in plastic injection molding

Proven experience to consistently achieve short and long-term business results

Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Demonstrated analytical skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Lean Practitioner Certification

Associate Degree in a Business or Technical field

Supervisory Certificates

Functional experience

Quality and/or Operational Excellence training such as Lean, Six-Sigma, ASQ-CQE

Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485

Mechanical Aptitude

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

Compensation and Benefits
USD $75,000.00 - USD $123,800.00 /Yr. 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.

Pay Range details

Supervisor I- $75,000-$112,600

Supervisor II- $82,600-$123,800

Supervisor II will require a minimum of 5 years experience leading teams in a medical device manufacturing environment along with Associate degree in a business or technical field

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; 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 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.

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