Operations Manager

Janicki Industries, Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Janicki Industries, Inc. in Sedro Woolley, Washington is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production across multiple shifts. You will oversee up to 100 personnel, coordinate cell teams, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, execution of 5S standards, and hands-on coaching of cell managers. Candidates should have a technical or business degree and relevant manufacturing management experience; US citizenship or permanent

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, business, or related field.
• “AS9100 and NADCAP compliance knowledge is preferred.”
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to plan and execute goals with judgment.
• Experience managing production cells and improving efficiency across shifts.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the daily function and execution of production cells.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow for resources.
• Backfill for Directors and Cell Managers during vacation or sick time.
• Monitor production KPIs and maintain responsibility for data accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement across work centers and train new cell managers/leads.
• Coordinate cross-cell movement of shared resources and manage onboarding of new hires.
• Own 5S standards and provide direction on best practices across site.
• Plan and schedule with cell managers and assist with plant-to-plant projects.
• Demonstrate leadership that inspires teams, maintains morale, and meets deadlines.

Skills

People management

Communication

Teambuilding

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $120,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located in Sedro Woolley, Washington State and is looking for applicants for our Swing and Weekend Shifts.

Department Summary:

The Operations Manager oversees daily production processes associated operations. This position requires strong people management skills and ability to communicate across multiple organizational boundaries and disciplines. Management of up to 100 personnel on multiple shifts is required. They will serve as a back up to the Operations Director and/or Vice President. Operations Managers will assist in training for new cell managers and/or opening new direct labor positions as needed. This position requires previous experience as a Cell Manager at Janicki.

• Directly responsible for the daily function and execution of production cells
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow for optimal use of resources
• Backfills for Operations Director and Cell Managers during vacation or sick time
• Monitors and maintains operations key process indicators (production LPI’s, direct labor billable, workorder accuracy tracking, etc.)
• Works towards continuous Improvement goals within various work centers
• Assist in training and development of new cell managers/leads and provides cross-training for those moving to new cells
• Documents lessons learned from complex or long duration projects
• Authorizes and coordinates cross-cell movement of shared resources such as metrology technicians
• Coordinates O.J.T. for new hire production or operations personnel
• Hires and trains next tier of technicians and leads to complete assigned work
• Identifies areas for improvement among cell members and implements cross training accordingly to create a more capable and homogenous team
• Owns the 5S Standards for the manufacturing organization and assists with providing site direction and coaching on best practices
• Assists cell managers with planning and scheduling
• Assist with plant-to-plant project coordination
• Demonstrated ability to inspire others; show a strong work ethic; set a positive example by providing assistance, recognition and encouragement; to identify and articulate clear, meaningful goals; to focus the efforts of others, and to quickly adapt well to changing conditions
• Evidence of a management style which successfully builds alliances within the corporation
• Demonstrates an emphasis on high morale, effective teamwork, high performance and delivery of commitments
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. Shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, technical engineering degree, or business degree is preferred. Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience as a cell manager within Janicki Industries preferred.
• General understanding of AS9100 and NADCAP compliance requirements.
• Must be familiar with a variety of the composite field’s concepts, practices, and procedures; must be able to rely on extensive experience, problem-solving skills, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be familiar with a variety of the fields' concepts, practices and procedures
• Must be able to rely on extensive experience, problem-solving skills and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Must have good communication and teambuilding skills.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products, SAP or similar ERP systems
• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Detailed Wage Information

Wage range for this role is between$90,000 - $160,000 a yearplus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Aff...; or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [phone].

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

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