Production Lead

Janicki Industries is a private and family‑owned business based in Washington State with a Layton, Utah, facility. The Layton Utah facility specializes in machining the largest most complex structures built from carbon fiber composites and aluminum for the aerospace and space exploration markets. The parts produced are installed on todays most advanced fighters, bombers, rockets, and space vehicles. Janicki Industries continues to lead the market with both innovations and abilities alike.

If you want to drive continuous improvements on long‑term production programs or challenge your abilities to start up new projects in rapid development, there is no shortage of diversity in work. At Janicki, we work on complex parts and assemblies for aerospace and space exploration markets.

This position is located on‑site in Layton, Utah.

There are two positions available on day shift: CVS and MVS Mill Tech Leads.

The Production Lead is accountable for efficient performance of assigned production and support activities. The role oversees all aspects of each operating work cell. They take daily direction from the shift supervisor to execute the work assigned. Coordinates workflow and utilizes available resources to ensure the highest degree of efficiency possible during the shift. Provides clear communication and workflow continuity between shifts.

Works along with and supervises shift employees performing operations. Must learn quickly and become proficient with all equipment utilized and processes performed to provide training to others. Consistently monitors and enforces company safety policies within assigned cell.

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

• Ensures plant is kept clean and organized.
  
  Supports and performs maintenance activities.
• Ensures employees are maintaining proper safety protocols
• Monitors employees and ensures delivery of quality product through enforcing compliance with established procedures; provides related training for individuals and groups as necessary
• Ensures thorough pass‑downs and maintains communication between Shift Leads and Managers
• Identifies the need for formal training and individual employee certification (e.g., forklift, crane operator) and submits requests to the Cell Manager
• Assigns employees as necessary to ensure efficient utilization of available manpower
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of associated documentation in each cell
• Continually monitors work cell efficiencies and forwards improvement recommendations to Cell Manager
• Ensures employees are accurately documenting time against projects worked
• Ensures material used is tracked and documented against applicable projects
• Enforces professional standards of behavior by assigned employees, keeping the Cell Manager informed when necessary
• Supports Cell Managers with employee performance input
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. Shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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).

• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
• Incumbent must have at least 6 months of experience in a similar manufacturing environment with an ability to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing drawings.
• Incumbent must have self‑motivated, have a high “sense of urgency” for quality and production performance and have a history of successful positions requiring leadership and management skill sets
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

• Wage range for this role is between$20 - $40
  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…