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 Sr. Director of Operations to join our growing team.

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 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.

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree is required. Technical engineering degree or business degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of leadership experience in an aerospace composites manufacturing field or related manufacturing field
• General understanding of AS9100 and NADCAP compliance requirements
• Must be familiar with a variety of the composite field’s 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
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products and CAD software packages; some experience with CATIA is desirable
• Experience managing workflows through machine centers preferred
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

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 (360) 404-1997.
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