Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies
Production Supervisor - 9th Shift
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
Position Title:
Production Supervisor – 9th Shift
Company:
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies
Location:
Brooklyn Park, MN
Shift:
9th Shift Thursday – Saturday and every other Sunday, 6:00pm – 6:30am
Pay Range:
USD $75,000.00 – $123,800.00 per year
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, delivery requirements, and continuous improvement. The role oversees production staff, ensures efficient resource use, implements process improvements, and fosters a safe, compliant, high‑performing work environment.
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
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, preferably in plastic injection within the medical device industry
Proven experience consistently achieving short and long‑term business results
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
Clear, 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 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, etc.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485
Mechanical aptitude
Continuing Education, including participation in local chapters, associations, or organizations
Benefits Cretex Medical values performance and offers competitive wages and a rich benefit package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program, Cretex University, employee assistance program, wellness program, death benefit, and sick and safe leave. For employees working 20+ hours per week, benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance for children 12 and younger, vision insurance, pre‑tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a discretionary profit sharing program. For employees working 30+ hours per week, additional benefits include 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.
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 (see www.dhs.gov/E-Verify).
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Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry:
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Production Supervisor – 9th Shift
Company:
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies
Location:
Brooklyn Park, MN
Shift:
9th Shift Thursday – Saturday and every other Sunday, 6:00pm – 6:30am
Pay Range:
USD $75,000.00 – $123,800.00 per year
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, delivery requirements, and continuous improvement. The role oversees production staff, ensures efficient resource use, implements process improvements, and fosters a safe, compliant, high‑performing work environment.
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
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, preferably in plastic injection within the medical device industry
Proven experience consistently achieving short and long‑term business results
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
Clear, 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 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, etc.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485
Mechanical aptitude
Continuing Education, including participation in local chapters, associations, or organizations
Benefits Cretex Medical values performance and offers competitive wages and a rich benefit package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program, Cretex University, employee assistance program, wellness program, death benefit, and sick and safe leave. For employees working 20+ hours per week, benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance for children 12 and younger, vision insurance, pre‑tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a discretionary profit sharing program. For employees working 30+ hours per week, additional benefits include 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.
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 (see www.dhs.gov/E-Verify).
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Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry:
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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