Director of Operations

Summary:

PennAero is hiring a Director of Operations at our Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, CA. Allfast Fastening Systems is a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. Our fasteners are crucial for the structural integrity of both commercial airliners and military jets. As a key supplier to major aerospace manufacturers, Allfast's products support the commercial, military, and general aviation platforms in production and in service.

About PennAero:

PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth-strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero''s capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

Summary/Objective

The Director Operations position implements, standardizes operational practices and possess strong leadership skills to create/innovate a teamwork environment.

Essential Functions

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company manufacturing Operations to achieve the site's business goals

The Director, Operations will oversee the areas of Heading, Wedgelock, Plating, Heat Treat, CNC, Facilities/Maintenance, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Production Planning

Responsible for the overall direction, management and results of departments and carries out responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws

Directs LEAN efforts to minimize the cost of quality including scrap, rework while meeting customer quality requirements

Interfaces with customers, vendors, subcontractors and ensures the organization is in compliance with company policies and procedures

Further develops and implements performance metrics to ensure on-time-delivery of production to customers

Collaborate closely with support functions including: Quality, HR, Finance, EH&S, Customer Service/Planning, Design Engineering, CI and R&D

Provide advice and counsel on operational issues to General Manager

Champion and support the current operating system including Policy Deployment, Lean Transformation, Strategic Sourcing and Continuous Improvement Philosophy with hands-on involvement and reinforcement

Drive and instill a culture that embraces teamwork, quality and safety in everything we do

Determine annual Operations Capital budget

Review each expenditure request for accuracy, relevance and ROI

Manage the majority of company direct and indirect headcount resources to include hiring, performance review and employee development to meet production output and gross margin goals

Translate and support global manufacturing strategies

Provide mentoring and training to subordinates

Establish appropriate Operations goals within the context of the global strategy and ensure attainment of these to support top level objectives

Ensure that performance metrics are posted and displayed, assessments are conducted, and visual management systems are maintained

Responsible for the development and maintenance of the skills definitions that the current Skill-Based Pay System

Process and resolves disputes and grievances in partnership with HR and General Manager

Establish and guide oversee SIOP process - assure effective integration between sales, supply chain and operations for effective planning and execution

Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills

This position is required to be onsite 5 days a week in the City of Industry, CA site.