Director of Operations - Machining Operations in Metal Tooling
About The Position
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:
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
