New · posted Oct 15
The Cretex Companies · Medical Devices
Quality Supervisor
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
Closes Jun 26, 2027 · 254 days left
The role
The Supervisor leads a team of inspectors and technicians, providing clear direction, prioritization, and coaching to ensure timely inspection, accurate product disposition, and adherence to regulatory and customer requirements. The role requires a hands-on leadership presence on the floor, actively managing workflow, removing bottlenecks, and reinforcing accountability within the team. A key responsibility is the execution of core Quality System processes, including Material Review Board (MRB) coordination, support of CAPA investigations, training compliance, and audit readiness. The Supervisor ensures that these processes are not only compliant but also efficient, timely, and aligned with operational needs, directly impacting product quality, cycle times, and customer satisfaction.
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.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED)
- 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance
- ISO 13485/ISO 9001
- Quality systems auditing
- Root cause analysis and problem solving
- Inspection equipment use and maintenance
- Advanced GD&T
- Lean manufacturing
- Lead, coach, and mentor the Quality Assurance team
- Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
- Ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work onsite in a cleanroom environment
Strongly Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or in another Engineering Science
- 5 years of engineering experience in a machining or manufacturing setting
What you'll do
- Provide leadership, training, and support to quality inspectors and technicians
- Lead and prioritize daily workload for quality inspectors and technicians
- Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activities through the disposition, corrective action, and approval processes
- Support corrective action and preventative actions (CAPA) investigations relating to quality processes
- Maintain and continuously improve the internal training system and document control processes
- Provide leadership and training to the internal audit team in support of continuous improvement of the quality system
- Provide expertise in support of the supplier quality process, including conducting supplier audits
- Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs
- Partner with the 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
Pay
$75,000 – $112,600 a year
Employer providedUSD $75,000.00 - USD $112,600.00 /Yr.
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.
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.
Where you'll work
Brooklyn Park, MNOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Brooklyn Park, MNWorking conditions
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.
From the posting
About Cretex
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.
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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.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 39% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US105 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $75,000 | — | $112,600 |
| All US (middle half) | $126,000 | $153,000 | $167,500 |
This role: The Cretex Companies's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 845 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Cretex's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 35 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership10
- Quality systems and risk6
- GMP and compliance5
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
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Company hiring pulse
Cretex on Regulatory Jobs
- 22
- Open roles
- 19
- Distinct roles
- 4
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality22 100%
By level
- Associate & Specialist15 68%
- Senior & Principal4 18%
- Manager3 14%
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