Production Supervisor

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 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.

Schedule

• 9th Shift: Thursday – Saturday and every other Sunday
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 AM

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 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, 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
• 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 manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for experience in plastic injection within the medical device industry
• Proven ability 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
• 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
• Functional experience in 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

Pay

USD $75,000.00 – USD $123,800.00 per year. This range reflects the base annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions.

• Supervisor I: $75,000 – $112,600
• Supervisor II: $82,600 – $123,800 (requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience leading teams in a medical device manufacturing environment)

Benefits

All employees:

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• 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

Employees working 20+ hours per week:

• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100% 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

Employees working 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.)