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Cell Lead II

Cretex

Brooklyn Park, MNFull-time$24.66–30.19/hrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.66–30.19/hr
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Cell Lead II coordinates and leads a cellular work team in a manufacturing environment, supporting assigned goals and objectives. The role manages employee time and performance goals, and oversees production activities, quality, equipment, and team communication. The position is on first shift, Monday through Friday, and supports medical-device manufacturing operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing OperationsManufacturing MachineryRegulatory RequirementsRelationship ManagementTeam FacilitationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingPrioritizationTask ManagementTaking DirectionGiving InputCollaborationCross-TrainingMedical ManufacturingISO RequirementsFDA Requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED3 Years Supervisory Experience7 Years Manufacturing ExperienceBusiness or Technical DegreeRelated Field Certifications

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Overview

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 atwww.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary:

The Cell Lead II will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and leading the activities of a cellular work team in support of assigned goals and objectives in a manufacturing environment. The Cell Leader II will manage employee time, approve time transactions in the ADP system, and will create performance related goals.

Shift Available:

1st shift: 5:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

  • Execute to the production schedule

  • Assign employees to run equipment and jobs

  • Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs

  • Ensure jobs are completed and meet quality standards and are on time

  • Ensure machinery and equipment is running efficiently and effectively

  • Provide employees on–the–job training and mentoring

  • Ensure employees are following 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 areas of accountability that are directly aligned with the goals of the company

  • Ensure employees are following 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

  • Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly

  • Participate in required company meetings

  • Maintain an organized work area (5S)

  • Participate in the Operational Excellence Program

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 3 years of supervisory experience

  • 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations

  • Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes

  • Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements

  • Ability to manage relationships and team facilitation

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks

  • Ability to take direction from and give input to the next level leader

  • Ability to collaborate and assist team members

  • Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Business/technical degree

  • Medical manufacturing experience

  • Familiar with ISO and FDA requirements

  • Certifications in a related field

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Pay Range

USD $24.66 - USD $30.19 /Hr.

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

This position is eligible for shift differential.

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 visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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Job LocationsUS-MN-Brooklyn Park

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date (11/2/2026 7:32 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-6706

of Openings 1

Category (Portal Searching) Operations

How this job compares

Set against the 3,259 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$24.66–30.19/hr
  • Minnesota median$22–25/hr71 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr1,004 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.43/hr, is 17% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 105 open Manufacturing jobs in Minnesota and 3,259 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (1,771 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,671 of the 3,259 open Manufacturing jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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