Project Manager

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 at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible for providing project management and administrative support for the company engineering and quality functions.  The Project Manager will be responsible for working closely with estimation, design, manufacturing, and engineering to support our strategic business objectives.  

This role will work from our Cretex Medical CDT Brooklyn Park, MN location.

Responsibilities

• Develop, track and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts) for individual projects and/or customer orders.
• Work with design, engineering, production, and supply chain to establish critical milestones and timelines to meet internal and/or external customer requirements.
• Assist in administrative functions of project-related assignments including planning, tracking and documentation of multiple projects from the project proposal phase to the project closeout
• Document project meetings between design, engineering, customer service and sales
• Coordination of pre and postproduction analysis
• Maintain project file organization including customer quotes, conceptual drawings, design drawings, artwork, approved drawings of layouts and artwork, prints for manufacturing
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure component or material deliveries are on track to plan and appropriate inventory levels are assigned to facilitate a production launch schedule.
• Update and maintain metrics
• Organize and schedule customer project meetings and publish meeting minutes
• Coordinate order acceptance and release to production
• Provide any required administrative support to the Engineering Manager
• Attend the daily operations meetings in order to act as the liaison between customers and the support services
• 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

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Detail oriented and organized in terms of developing action plans, schedules, and timelines
• Electronic recordkeeping and documentation
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and blueprints
• Working knowledge of QSM, ISO 13485, GMP, FDA regulation
• Multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in timely manner
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
• Significant computer experience including MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project
• 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

Desirable Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Engineering Experience
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

• “The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.”
• “I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.”
• “I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

Pay 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.