Production Manager

Janicki; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement program

HSA/FSA

Disability and Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Janicki Industries is seeking a Production Manager for our Layton, Utah site to lead assembly, finishing, metrology, and tooling preparation for shipments. You will drive quality, efficiency, and cross-shift teamwork while maintaining a positive work environment.

You will manage scheduling, resources, and risks, partnering with project managers and engineers to meet production goals, with on-site responsibilities and a strong emphasis on safety and process excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic plans to optimize scheduling and productivity.
• Leads and directs teams to ensure efficiency and collaboration.
• Interfaces with project teams to support scheduling requirements and priorities.
• Estimates production timelines and staffing needs.
• Analyzes workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Identifies improvement opportunities and cross-trains staff.
• Ensures processes follow project management guidelines.
• Collaborates with project managers and process engineers to mitigate risks.
• Conducts on-the-job training including AS9100, Nadcap, and other programs.
• Maintains tool inventory and ensures accountability.
• Ensures materials, components, and tools are available before projects begin.
• Prepares and delivers reports for operations management.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

SAP / ERP systems

Machining basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–5 years specialized training/post-high school

1–3 years related job experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

We are looking for a Production Manager to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Layton, Utah.

Position Description

The Production Manager 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.

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


• Responsible for employee timecards, annual reviews, support, etc.


• 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.

Qualifications

MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT FOR THIS POSITION.

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).

Education/Experience

• 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

Additional Information

• Wage range for this role is between $30 - $50 an hour plus 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.


• 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

Benefits

• 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)


• Education reimbursement program

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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