Cell Lead II 4th​/5th 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 injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly.
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We are looking for a Cell Lead I for the 4th shift (Friday‑Saturday‑Sunday 6am to 6:30pm, with flexibility to overlap the 5th shift as needed). The role involves coordinating, monitoring, and leading a cellular work team to meet manufacturing goals.

The Cell Lead I will manage the cellular work team, schedule employees, ensure material supply, maintain quality and efficiency, provide training, communicate production issues, and implement process improvements.

• Execute to the production schedule
• Schedule employees to run equipment and jobs
• Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs
• Ensure jobs are complete, meet quality standards, and are on time
• Ensure machinery and equipment are running efficiently and effectively
• Provide employee on‑the‑job training and mentoring
• Ensure employees follow work instructions and processes
• Provide daily updates through the Tier I process
• Communicate production issues, schedules, and priorities within and between teams
• Implement process improvements
• Provide employees with goals, performance initiatives and accountability aligned with company goals
• Ensure employees adhere to company guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Manage the manufacturing ERP systems for production
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage relationships and facilitate team collaboration
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to take direction from and provide input to the next level leader
• Ability to collaborate and assist team members
• Ability to cross‑train in other production areas when required

• Business or technical degree
• Supervisory experience
• Medical manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with ISO and FDA requirements
• Certifications in a related field

USD $23.00 – $30.00 per hour.

This range reflects the base hourly rate for positions within this job grade, based on our market‑based pay structures. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. Offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

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 (five confidential visits per year with a licensed counselor at no cost)

• Wellness program with incentives

• Employee death benefit

• Employee sick and safe leave

20+

Hours:

• Comprehensive medical insurance with virtual providers

• Dental insurance (Little Partners covers 100% for children 12 and younger with network provider)

• Vision insurance

• Pre‑tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts

• Paid holidays, paid time off

• Discretionary profit‑sharing program

30+

Hours:

• 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.)

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, or any other protected status required by law. Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./E‑Verify.