Director of Operations; Weekend Day Shift

Director of Operations (Weekend Day Shift)

Job Category: Senior Management

Requisition Number: DIREC
002265

Employment Type: Full-Time

34240 SR 20, Hamilton, WA 98255, USA

Base salary: $130,000 – $190,000 USD. Off‑Shift Differential of $12,000 annually applies for weekend shift. Additional pay for off shifts, discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits.

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 Director of Operations on the weekend shift to join our growing team.

This position is located on‑site in Hamilton and Sedro‑Woolley, Washington State. The Director of Operations oversees and manages daily production processes encompassing the fabrication, finishing, and assembly of composite and metal parts and tooling. This role requires exceptional leadership and communication skills to coordinate across diverse organizational boundaries and disciplines. The Director is instrumental in driving productivity, maintaining stringent quality standards, and fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

• Directly responsible for the daily function and safe operations of manufacturing cells and supervise cell managers
• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes to provide a consistent flow of deliverables
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow for optimal use of resources
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Maintain awareness of schedule for every project moving through the value stream to meet key project milestones
• Interpret engineering specifications, including drawings, sketches, and written requirements
• Interview, hire, and train next tier of technicians and leaders to complete assigned work
• Work with project managers to identify and mitigate risk in the production process
• Determine product specifications and arrange purchase of equipment or non‑standard materials; monitor availability and delivery times
• Recommend and administer policies and procedures to enhance manufacturing and support operations
• Review weekly and monthly project status reports and evaluate that schedules or plans will meet customer timelines
• Support and enforce published company policies
• Work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines
• Maintain punctuality and good attendance as an essential function of the job
• Perform other duties as assigned

• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (ITAR & EAR regulations)
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required); government access requirements may include Continuous Evaluation

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Composite/Material Sciences, Industrial Design Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 5–10 years of management experience in aerospace composites or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP compliance standards, plus key composite field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software; experience with CATIA is a plus.
• Operational Expertise: Preferred experience managing workflows through machine centers.
• Skills: Strong problem‑solving, communication, and team‑building skills with creativity and initiative.
• Language: Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Security Clearance: Willing and eligible to obtain a government‑issued security clearance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability and Life/AD&D insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off shifts