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$82k – $123k per year
Location
In office (Coon Rapids)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.

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Cretex Companies is a family-owned group of manufacturing businesses headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, serving the medical device, underground infrastructure and construction industries. Founded in 1917 to supply concrete drainage products and owned by the same family for over a century, it comprises Cretex Medical, a contract manufacturer offering injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping, device assembly, packaging and sterilization management, plus Cretex Specialty Products and Cretex Materials. It hires production operator assemblers, setup and 3D printer technicians, quality inspectors and engineers, and manufacturing engineers.

Overview

The Supervisor I will be responsible for directing and coordinating manufacturing processes and staff to ensure production objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with customer delivery and quality requirements. This role drives continuous improvement to the methods of manufacturing and ensures a safe and procedural compliant 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 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 partners 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
  • Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
  • Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and function properly
  • Participate in required company meetings
  • Maintain an organized work area (5S)
  • Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
  • Complete all other work duties as assigned
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience leading processes and teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Lean Practitioner Certification
  • Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask

Pay Range

USD $82,000.00 - USD $123,000.00 /Yr.

Pay Range Details

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.

Company Benefits

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 (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); 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 their 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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