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.

The Production Manager oversees cell crews engaged in the finishing and assembly of composite tooling, metallic tooling, and production parts.

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.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Production Manager:

Interface and work with Project Teams to support scheduling requirements and priorities

Estimates production timelines and staffing needs to support management decisions

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

Audits and reviews work packets with technicians throughout project activities

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

Must be familiar with a variety of the fields' concepts, practices and procedures

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.Secret Security Clearance (U.35 - $65 per hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation,



and health advantages. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

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)

Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Several shift options

Premium pay for off-shifts

Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

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. 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.

📌 Production Manager - Production Manager, Metal Fabrication Shop (Richmond)
🏢 Janicki
📍 Richmond