Director of Operations - Machining Operations in Metal Tooling

Job Description

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 Director of Operations for Sedro-Woolley machining operations.

This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Operations will work with a variety employees in manufacturing, engineering across the company and our customers to ensure success. This position is responsible for the machine shop operations in Sedro-Woolley, NC Programming for all metal tooling machining, and for two of Janicki's largest five axis milling machines. This position requires strong people management skills and ability to communicate across multiple organizational boundaries and disciplines. Management of up to 100 personnel on three shifts is required.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Director of Operations:

• Directly responsible for the daily function of manufacturing cells and supervision of cell managers.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes to provide a consistent flow of deliverables.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow for optimal use of resources.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Maintains heightened awareness of schedule for every project moving through the value stream to meet key project milestones.
• Collaborates with engineering teams to design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Interprets a broad range of engineering specifications including drawings, sketches, and written requirements.
• Hires and trains next tier of technicians and leads to complete assigned work.
• Works with project managers to identify and mitigate risk in the production process.
• Determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, or non-standard materials and monitors availability and delivery times with respect to production schedule.
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a preference for engineering or science-based curriculum.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a machine shop environment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Salary range for this role is between $130,000 and $190,000 , plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. 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.
• This position is designated by Janicki as a safety sensitive position.

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
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts

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!

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’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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.