Production Lead

Janicki Industries is a private and family‑owned business based in Washington State with a Layton, Utah facility. The 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 today’s most advanced fighters, bombers, rockets, and space vehicles. Janicki Industries continues to lead the market with both innovative technology and reliable production.

This position is located on‑site in Layton, Utah. Two positions are 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. The Production Lead takes daily direction from the shift supervisor to execute the work assigned, coordinates workflow, and utilizes available resources to ensure the highest degree of efficiency during the shift. The Lead provides clear communication and workflow continuity between shifts, works along with and supervises shift employees performing operations, becomes proficient with all equipment and processes, and trains others.

The production lead consistently monitors and enforces company safety policies within the assigned cell.

• Ensures plant is kept clean and organized; supports and performs maintenance activities.
• Ensures employees maintain 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 the Cell Manager.
• Ensures employees accurately document 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 (a condition of employment and an essential function of the job).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324(b)(a)(3).

• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• Employee must have at least 6 months of experience in a similar manufacturing environment, with the ability to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing drawings.
• Employee must be self‑motivated, exhibit 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 English.

• Wage range: $20–$40 per 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 the base compensation for this role. 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).
• 401(k)…