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 Operations Manager oversees daily production processes associated operations. This position requires robust people management skills and ability to communicate across multiple organizational boundaries and disciplines. Management of up to 100 personnel on multiple shifts is required. They will serve as a back up to the Operations Director and/or Vice President. Operations Managers will assist in training for new cell managers and/or opening new direct labor positions as needed. Backfills for Operations Director and Cell Managers during vacation or sick time

Works towards continuous Improvement goals within various work centers

Assist in training and development of new cell managers/leads and provides cross-training for those moving to new cells

Documents lessons learned from complex or long duration projects

Identifies areas for improvement among cell members and implements cross training accordingly to create a more capable and homogenous team

Owns the 5S Standards for the manufacturing organization and assists with providing site direction and coaching on best practices

Assists cell managers with planning and scheduling

Assist with plant-to-plant project coordination

Evidence of a management style which successfully builds alliances within the corporation

Demonstrates an emphasis on high morale, effective teamwork, high performance and delivery of commitments

A bachelor’s degree, technical engineering degree, or business degree is preferred.



Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.

Must be familiar with a variety of the composite field’s concepts, practices, and procedures; 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.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. 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.

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