Director of Operations

PennEngineering® • Plumstead Township, PA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

PennEngineering is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to serve as Director of Operations at our Danboro, PA facility — the birthplace of the PEM® brand and the flagship site in our global manufacturing network. This is the senior operations leadership role at Danboro, a non-union site. You will own day-to-day accountability for the plant's manufacturing organization — Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and EH&S — and lead a management team of 8 managers and supervisors overseeing approximately 230 employees. You will be measured on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and you will carry responsibility for the manufacturing and capital budgets that support them. We are looking for someone who wants to build something here, not simply hold a seat. This role is scoped and structured with significant room to grow, and the successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Plant Manager from day one — with deliberate investment in their development and exposure well beyond the four walls of manufacturing. Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Operations!

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive manufacturing and operations management experience
• At least three (3) years leading a multi-department manufacturing organization
• Demonstrated accountability for a site or value-stream P&L, including budget development, financial planning, and variance management
• Track record of running operations to a defined set of key metrics and a structured management operating system
• Demonstrated experience implementing and driving continuous improvement in operations
• Strong computer skills, including a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Multi-process manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accountability for the plant's manufacturing organization — Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and EH&S
• Lead a management team of 8 managers and supervisors overseeing approximately 230 employees
• Be measured on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Carry responsibility for the manufacturing and capital budgets that support them
• Implement and drive continuous improvement in operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director