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Post Production Manager

Cygnus, Inc.
Ponderay, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026

Position Summary:

The Post-Production Manager oversees the Heat Treat, Processing, Masking, and Paint process and ensures that process adheres to policies and procedures while maintaining Cygnus’ quality standards.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

(This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as may be needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.)

  • Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain the company’s quality systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Support the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
  • Review and implement specification changes.
  • Hands on – learn jobs in your area, obtain Cygnus QA endorsement, and assist as needed.
  • Monitor area inventory to be sure staff has supplies to perform their jobs.
  • Standardize work centers.
  • Support bidding with accurate time estimates.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Accomplish tasks and directives in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Ensure employees are following policies and procedures while manufacturing quality parts.
  • Motivate and develop department personnel.
  • Ensure procedures are properly understood and carried out.
  • Conduct new hire interviews. Oversee training for new hires.
  • Improve manufacturing processes.
  • Lead the investigation of nonconformances charged to the Post-Production Department.
  • Conduct performance reviews and solve internal issues.
  • Monitor employee attendance, dependability, performance, and training.
  • Exercise fiscal responsibility through making cost effective purchasing decisions
  • Prioritize, plan, coordinate, and schedule department activities and workload to maintain an acceptable level of workflow and support ship dates.
  • Maintain equipment to ensure proper working order.
  • Support the company during audit situations.
  • Confer with higher levels of management.

Specialized Skills / Knowledge

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, complex documents and specifications.
  • Must have basic knowledge of manufacturing and painting. This includes knowledge of paint guns etc.
  • Prefer experience with HVLP painting.
  • Must be able to read and understand blueprints and work instructions.
  • Prefer previous management experience.
  • Effective leadership and excellent communication.

Typical Benefits Package:

  • This is a full-time position. 9/80 schedule Days: 6am -3:30pm. Mon – Thu, Fri 6am - 2:30pm with every other Friday off.
  • Benefits package available after 3 months: Medical, Dental, Optical, PPTO, 401K.
  • Salary: Depending on Capabilities and Experience

About the Company: Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manufacturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and machined parts and assemblies. The Company’s success, based on the “Cygnus Code of Ethics”, has resulted in a long-standing reputation of “Manufacturing Excellence” winning numerous “Supplier of the Year” and Excellence Awards over the past 35 years. Cygnus Inc. has a wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including CNC mills, CNC routers, CNC brakes, CNC waterjet, penetrant inspection, heat treat, alodine and anodize processing, painting, and subassemblies. Cygnus has 85 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ideal quality of life Pacific Northwest resort community with scenic hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling.


Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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