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 Toolroom Planner plays a key role in ensuring we have the right products, materials, and resources available to meet customer demand. This position develops and manages feasible, long-range production schedules based on customer requirements, capacity, and operational priorities. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and other teams, the Production Planner monitors production plans and material availability to identify potential constraints and keep production moving. This role tracks raw materials, purchased components, and packaging supplies to ensure materials are available when needed and helps balance business needs with production capacity.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on customer delivery, operational efficiency, inventory management, and overall business performance.

• Plan and manage production schedules in ERP system to meet customer delivery requirements and maximize operational efficiency
• Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support customer service levels, inventory turn goals, and capacity utilization requirements
• Maintain capacity planning
• Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements
• Partner with sales and customer service on incoming orders and customer priorities
• Monitor production and shipping performance and pro-actively initiates actions to ensure delivery commitments are fulfilled
• Participate in tier meetings to provide schedule updates to operations, engineering, and quality
• 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
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a scheduling, planning, or project management role
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 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

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. 

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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.

Pay Range details:

Toolroom Planner I - $52,300 - $75,900

Toolroom Planner II - $56,400 - $84,600

Toolroom Planner III - $75,000 - $112,600

* Higher level Production Planners require more experience and ability to perform responsibilities independently.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; on-site 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.