Cell Manager

Cell Manager

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 Bellingham Washington State.

Department Summary:

The Cell Manager will oversee daily production processes associated with machining composite, metal, ceramic and hybrid parts and tooling. The position requires considerable skill in workflow planning and the coordination of multiple projects to achieve maximum efficiency. Strong people management skills and ability to communicate across multiple organizational boundaries and disciplines are critical. Cell Manager is responsible for management of up to 25 personnel on multiple shifts.

The incumbent shall maintain a positive attitude that leads by example and emphasizes goals and expectations utilizing a variety of management techniques such as positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning, ability to schedule and focus on productivity
• Ability to direct and lead a team of employees
• Interface and work with Project Teams to support scheduling requirements and priorities
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements to provide information for management decisions
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow. Ensures adequate resources are available to complete assigned tasks
• Identifies areas for improvement among cell members and implements cross training accordingly to create a more capable and homogenous team
• Ensures the processes and procedures are executed in accordance with project management guidelines
• Works with Project Managers and Process Engineers to identify and mitigate risk in the production process
• Performs on the job training, AS9100, Nadcap training and other training as required
• 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 provides reports for operations management as directed
• Verifies previous cell's documentation is complete before moving forward
• 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 the techs before and during each activity
• Performs other duties as assigned
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical or College degree preferred.

Detailed Wage Information

Wage range for this role is between $35 - $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

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
• 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.

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 click.appcast.io.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.