Production Supervisor - 7th Shift

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 injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping, and device assembly.

About the role

The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals while ensuring 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.

Schedule

7th Shift: Monday - Wednesday and every other Sunday, 5:30pm - 6:30am

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, including annual performance goals, employee recognition, training, 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, set-up 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

Requirements

• 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 consistently achieving short and long-term business results
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Practitioner Certification
• Associate Degree in a Business or Technical field
• Supervisory Certificates
• Quality and/or Operational Excellence training such as Lean, Six-Sigma, ASQ-CQE, etc.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485
• Mechanical aptitude
• Continuing education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Benefits

All Employees:

• 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
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave

20+ hours per week:

• 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
• Pre-tax health savings account, healthcare, and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Discretionary profit-sharing program

30+ hours per week:

• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Company-provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs (some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria)

Pay

Pay Range: USD $75,000.00 - USD $123,800.00 per year

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

Supervisor II: $82,600 - $123,800 (requires a minimum of 5 years experience leading teams in a medical device manufacturing environment along with an Associate degree in a business or technical field)