Cretex Companies

Cretex Companies

Diversified industrial conglomerate with manufacturing

Cell Lead II-2nd shift

Full-TimeDeadline 9/21/27
$24.66 - $30.19/hr

+ Shift differential

Mid
Bachelor's
Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Three years of supervisory experience are required.
  • Seven years of experience in manufacturing operations are required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes is required.
  • Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements is required.
  • Ability to manage relationships and facilitate teams is required.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills are required.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks is required.
  • Ability to take direction from and provide input to the next-level leader is required.
  • Ability to collaborate with and assist team members is required.
  • Ability to cross-train in other areas of production when required is required.
Responsibilities
  • Execute the production schedule.
  • Assign employees to operate equipment and jobs.
  • Ensure the area has the materials and supplies needed to meet production requirements.
  • Ensure jobs are completed on time and meet quality standards.
  • Ensure machinery and equipment operate efficiently and effectively.
  • Provide employees with 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.
  • Create employee goals, performance initiatives, and accountability areas aligned with company goals.
  • Ensure employees follow company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Manage manufacturing enterprise resource planning systems for production.
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO requirements, and medical device requirements.
  • Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
  • Partner with sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
  • Understand customer needs and the core business markets served.
  • Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
  • Participate in required company meetings.
  • Maintain an organized work area using 5S.
  • Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
Desired Qualifications
  • A business or technical degree.
  • Medical manufacturing experience.
  • Familiarity with ISO and Food and Drug Administration requirements.
  • Certifications in a related field.

About the company

Cretex Companies is a family of businesses that designs, manufactures, and supplies products across medical devices and specialty materials, including Cretex Medical, Cretex Materials, and Cretex Specialty Products. Its divisions focus on medical device components, materials manufacturing, and other engineered products, offering end-to-end support from design to production. The company grows by investing in new technologies and acquiring complementary businesses, leveraging a diversified, vertically integrated portfolio and a strong financial position. Its goal is to provide meaningful work for employees while delivering reliable products and services to customers today and sustaining long-term growth.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Elk River, Minnesota

Founded

1917

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What believers are saying

  • June 16, 2026 Holland Molds added manufacturing capacity for medical device customers.
  • April 8, 2026 rms sought Minnesota funding for expansion in Coon Rapids.
  • 2026 OMTEC, SMST, and DeviceTalks MN activity shows active customer development.

What critics are saying

  • Cretex depends on regulated medical-device OEM demand; program losses hit utilization fast.
  • Holland Molds integration and rms expansion in 2026 strain execution and capital allocation.
  • A quality failure at QTS or CDT triggers OEM exits, recalls, and brand damage.

What makes Cretex Companies unique

  • Cretex Medical spans CDT, QTS, and rms across end-to-end medtech manufacturing.
  • June 10, 2026 Holland Molds assets deepen Cretex’s injection-molding and tooling capabilities.
  • Cretex remained family-owned for over 100 years, with 2,400 employees across U.S. and Costa Rica.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Medical Alley
Oct 15th, 2025
Cretex Medical Signs Agreement to Acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Costa Rica

Cretex Medical signs agreement to acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Costa Rica. Cretex Medical, a leading provider of contract medical device manufacturing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Dedicated to satisfying customer needs, Atemisa provides high quality machining services to the medical and industrial sectors in Costa Rica. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions. Cretex Medical's mission is to make it easier to get their customers' products to patients. By integrating Atemisa's precision machining expertise with Cretex Medical's newly constructed facility in Cartago, Costa Rica, the company will strengthen its local, vertically integrated capabilities, including advanced machining, molding, laser processing, and assembly. "The planned acquisition of Atemisa is a strategic investment that strengthens Cretex's global presence and underscores our long-term commitment to Costa Rica," said Jeff Wollerman, CEO and President of Cretex Companies. "Atemisa's reputation for excellence, deep local experience, and strong customer partnerships align perfectly with Cretex's culture of continuous improvement and customer focus. Together, we're expanding our capabilities and scale to better support our customers' growth and success for years to come." Both companies will continue to operate independently until the transaction closes. Additional details will be provided upon closing. About Cretex Cretex Companies (www.cretex.com) has been privately owned by the same family for over 100 years. Headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, Cretex employs over 2,300 team members at facilities in the United States and Costa Rica. Under the Cretex Medical brand, the company's subsidiaries CDT, QTS, and rms provide contract manufacturing and engineering services to medical device manufacturers (OEMs). Cretex Materials and Cretex Specialty Products are leaders in the infrastructure industry. The companies are guided by a common management system, shared set of values, and focus on operational excellence. ###