Director of Operations

Position Summary

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 senior operations leadership role oversees a non‑union site and is responsible for the plant’s Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and EH&S functions. You will lead a management team of eight managers and supervisors, supervising approximately 230 employees. Success will be measured on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with accountability for the manufacturing and capital budgets. The role offers significant growth potential and close partnership with the Plant Manager from day one.

Location

Danboro, PA

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day accountability for the plant’s manufacturing organization, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and EH&S.
• Lead a management team of eight managers and supervisors overseeing approximately 230 employees.
• Drive performance against key metrics: safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Manage manufacturing and capital budgets, including development, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager to support development and broader organizational exposure.
• Implement and sustain a structured management operating system.
• Champion continuous‑improvement initiatives across the site.

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.
• Experience implementing and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Strong computer skills with a solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards.
• Multi‑process manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.