Production Manager

Janicki Industries, Inc.; Hamilton (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Janicki Industries, Inc. is looking for a Production Manager to oversee cell crews in Hamilton, Washington. This role requires strategic planning to optimize scheduling and ensure efficient team collaboration. The successful candidate will need a high school diploma, 3-5 years specialized training, and strong communication skills.

We offer a competitive wage range of $35 to $65 per hour, alongside benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Join our innovative team committed to quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be able to plan and accomplish goals based on extensive experience.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written are essential.
• Familiar with various fields' concepts and practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cell crews engaged in finishing and assembly.
• Provide strategic plans to optimize scheduling and productivity.
• Conduct on-the-job training including necessary programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Machining experience

Problem-solving skills

Teambuilding skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3-5 years specialized training

1-3 years related job experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $35 USD to $65 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 Hamilton, Washington State.

Department Summary:

The Production Manager oversees cell crews engaged in the finishing and assembly of composite tooling, metallic tooling, and production parts. Responsibilities include assembly, finishing, metrology, and preparing tooling assemblies for shipment. A strong commitment to quality, operational efficiency, and process excellence is essential. Exceptional people management skills are critical for this role, including the ability to lead personnel across multiple shifts while fostering clear communication and collaboration across organizational boundaries and disciplines. The Production Manager must lead by example, maintaining a positive attitude and cultivating a productive work environment. Goals and expectations should be emphasized through effective management techniques, including positive reinforcement and constructive feedback, to drive team performance and achieve organizational objectives.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Production Manager:

• Provides strategic plans to optimize scheduling and productivity
• Leads and directs teams, ensuring efficiency and collaboration
• Interface and work with Project Teams to support scheduling requirements and priorities
• Estimates production timelines and staffing needs to support management decisions
• Analyzes workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, ensuring adequate resources are available
• Identifies improvement opportunities, implementing cross-training for a more capable and well‑rounded team
• Ensures the processes and procedures are executed in accordance with project management guidelines
• Collaborates with Project managers and Process Engineers to identify and mitigate risks
• Conducts on‑the‑job training, including AS9100, Nadcap, and other necessary programs
• Takes responsibility for maintaining tool inventory and availability within the cell and ensures accountability from individual employees
• Ensures WO’s and proper quantities of materials, components, and tools are available before a project begins
• Prepares and delivers reports for operations management as required
• Reviews previous cell documentation to ensure completeness before proceeding
• Ensures documentation of processes accomplished by work cell is complete, accurate, and timely including recording NCMR, part tagging and routing
• Audits and reviews work packets with technicians throughout project activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of your job.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have 3-5 years specialized training after high school or equivalent on‑the‑job training particular to job description
• Must have 1-3 years related job experience
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic machining experience including cutter identification, feeds and speeds and maintenance.
• 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$35 - $65 per hourplus 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

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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.

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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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