Metal Operations Leader | Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Janicki; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement program

Shift options

Premium pay for off-shifts

Security clearance premium

Job summary

Janicki Industries seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily production cells in Sedro-Woolley, WA. You will manage up to 100 personnel across shifts, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate across departments to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years as a cell manager, AS9100/NADCAP familiarity, and strong leadership with ERP/SAP experience. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical/business degree preferred; high school diploma or GED acceptable as minimum.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a cell manager at Janicki preferred.
• General understanding of AS9100 and NADCAP compliance.
• Familiarity with MS Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate across teams and lead under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for daily function and execution of production cells.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space, and workflow for resources.
• Backfill for Operations Director and Cell Managers during vacations or sick time.
• Monitor production KPIs and maintain process efficiency.
• Train and develop new cell managers/leads; cross-train for new cells.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teambuilding

Problem solving

MS Office

SAP or ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

Janicki Industries seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily production cells in Sedro-Woolley, WA. You will manage up to 100 personnel across shifts, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate across departments to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years as a cell manager, AS9100/NADCAP familiarity, and strong leadership with ERP/SAP experience. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.