Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Company: Martinic Engineering Inc

Primary Location: 8505 West McDowell Road, Tolleson, AZ 85353 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary: PennAero is hiring an Operations Manager at our Martinic Engineering company in Tolleson, AZ. Martinic Engineering manufactures complex, ultra-tight tolerance aerospace components for commercial and defense platforms. As a PennAero Aerospace Center of Excellence, Martinic delivers advanced CNC machining, integrated assembly, and validated performance for mission-critical systems.

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 pennaero.com

The Operations Manager is directly accountable for the operational performance at Martinic Engineering. The Manager will oversee staff and operations. Responsibilities include: production efficiency, process flow, production control, shift scheduling, employee hiring and training, and general troubleshooting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and directing production activities in a machining environment.
• Coordinates the production of parts, ensures machines are repaired and running smoothly, and manages workers/leads in a shop environment.
• Operational responsibility for safety, delivery, productivity, staffing, scrap, and other key metrics.
• Strategically lead the business and operational goals and initiatives.
• Establish budgets and strategic plans to achieve division objectives.
• Build culture of continuous improvement via lean six sigma.
• Drive operational excellence and standardization.
• Partner with supply chain to accelerate operational performance.
• Pro-actively analyzes operational metrics, making and driving process improvements within manufacturing, customer service, supply chain, and sourcing.
• Determines business impact from the operations metrics and make recommendations to the business unit.
• Works with current and potential customers to promote/leverage company products and services.
• Accountable for driving Lean Initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.
• Ensures the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics.
• Develops a budget plan and manages operation within budget constraints.
• Maintains familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.
• Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Tolleson, AZ location.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline is preferred
• Must have strong metrics/results driven methodology; Personal culture of Lean and continuous improvement; Financial, budgeting, and strategic planning knowledge and experience.
• Minimum seven years operations management experience in Aerospace industry with budgetary and P&L responsibility in a low-volume, high-mix machining and assembly/test operation.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to management, customers, and employees.

ITAR: This role involves access to technical data and/or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these laws, employment is contingent upon verifying your status as a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or obtaining any required government authorization.

Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and attending meetings. Must be able to access and navigate the production facility. Frequent occasions of standing and walking. Clear vision, including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception, is required for tasks such as reading reports, observing production lines, and interacting with equipment. May be exposed to noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable. May require lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.