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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 Cell Manager to join our growing team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

The Cell Manager oversees the Cell crews associated with machining, fabricating, finishing and assembling composite tooling, metallic tooling or production parts. This includes: lay-up, vacuum compaction, infusions, tabbing, cures, assemblies, finishing, metrology, milling and shipping preparation of fibrous composite materials. Also included will be the timely completion of complicated assemblies and the manufacture of Production Parts in an AS9100 Certified Facility. Commitment to Quality and efficiency is required.  Strong people management skills and the ability to communicate across multiple organizational boundaries and disciplines are critical, including management of up to 50 personnel on multiple shifts.

The incumbent must appreciate the importance of regular training and constant learning and have the ability to extend that desire to employees. The incumbent shall maintain a positive attitude that leads by example and emphasizes goals and expectations utilizing a variety of management techniques such as positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.

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

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in a manufacturing cell

Manages the various components of production in accordance with Customer Specifications and Requirements.

Maintains heightened awareness of the project schedule for each project as it moves through the value stream in order to meet key project deadlines and budget performance

Anticipates and mitigates obstacles in production cycle

Estimates production times, and staffing requirements to provide information for management decisions

Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow; ensures adequate resources are available to complete assigned tasks

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

Ensures the processes and procedures are executed in accordance with project management guidelines  

Works with Project Managers and Manufacturing Engineers to identify and mitigate risk in the production process

Takes responsibility for the cleanliness and organization of the work cell to 5S standards and JI Safety Standards

Performs on the job training, AS9100, Nadcap training and other training as required 

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 provides reports for operations management through passdowns and using SAP.

Recognizes when direction/plans are not clear within the cell, and resolve the issues

Assigns metrology and other critical resource tasks

Ensures documentation of processes accomplished by work cell is complete, accurate, and timely including part tagging and routing

Audits and reviews work packets with the Leads before and during each activity.

Accesses and preforms basic training with JI Quality Management System (QCBD)

Develops composite experience with differing layup and infusion methods including pre-preg

Performs other duties as assigned

Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting