Production Coordinator 1st shift

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

The Production Coordinator position will be responsible for coordinating critical support aspects of assembly production.

1st Shift – Monday through Friday 6:00 am–2:30 pm

• Own inventory management from warehouse to assembly staging areas and back.
• Print and stage daily work orders, Lot History Records, and labels according to product schedules and defined processes.
• Coordinate LHR activities between various internal personnel.
• Provide administrative support to the assembly supervisor and staff.
• Support product pack-out palletization and transfers to warehouse locations.
• Develop and implement standard work (best practices) to support assembly functions.
• Partner with cross‑functional staff to improve production efficiency and inventory disposition accuracy.
• Report cycle counts and conduct physical counts.
• Understand assembly needs, customer needs, and the core business markets served.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
• Partner with sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance teams.
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Work in a manufacturing environment.
• Hold a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Be self‑motivated and able to work independently and/or collaboratively with multiple team members.
• Have oral and written communication skills; leverage and engage others to accomplish projects.
• Consistently achieve short‑and long‑term business results.
• Follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Maintain strong organizational skills.
• Work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Prioritize and multitask.

• Continuing education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.

Cretex companies may use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted periodically to ensure all chemicals remain well below OSHA permissible exposure levels.

USD 23.08 – 33.89 per hour.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on market‑based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on skills, 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:

• Production Coordinator I: $23.08 – $28.27
• Production Coordinator II: $27.12 – $33.89

All employees receive a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, onsite health clinics, a discretionary holiday bonus program, Cretex University, a 24/7 employee assistance program, a wellness program, an employee death benefit, and sick and safe leave.

Employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for comprehensive medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, a pre‑tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a discretionary profit‑sharing program.

Employees working 30+ hours per week receive additional benefits, including parental leave, accident and critical illness coverage, optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and child, short and long‑term disability, company‑provided life insurance, and tuition assistance programs. (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, public assistance status, or any other protected status as required by law.

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