Tooling Supervisor

Summary: PennAero is hiring a Tooling Supervisor 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 Overview: The Tooling supervisor will serve as the critical liaison between the Production Floor, Quality Department, and Engineering to ensure all tooling requirements align with manufacturing goals, quality standards, and design specifications. Reporting directly to the Heading Manager, the supervisor will be responsible for managing the entire tooling lifecycle—from sourcing and replenishment to implementing a modern management system to track tool life and usage. They will drive department productivity, reduce machine downtime, increase pin and sleeve heading throughput and support our continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Cross-Functional Collaboration Liaison - Act as the primary point of contact and liaison between the Production Floor, Quality Department, and Engineering to resolve tooling-related issues and implement engineering changes. - Work closely with Quality to ensure all manufactured and procured tooling meets strict dimensional and tolerance requirements. - Partner with the Production Floor to troubleshoot tooling failures and optimize machining setups for maximum efficiency. Tooling Lifecycle Inventory Management - Spearhead the implementation and maintenance of a robust tooling management system to accurately track, control, and analyze tool life and usage data. - Manage the tooling inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained to prevent production delays while minimizing carrying costs. - Oversee the procurement, replenishment, and timely delivery of standard and custom tooling components. - Coordinate with internal toolrooms or external vendors to have specialized tooling fabricated according to engineering blueprints. Productivity Department Support - Assist the Heading Manager in executing the department's strategic goals, budgeting, and resource allocation. - Analyze tool wear patterns and machine downtime data to implement preventive measures, directly contributing to increased productivity and reduced downtime. - Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tool handling, setup, and maintenance. - Oversee the work of Tool Technicians and staff to support the build-out of the Tooling support resource team. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the City of Industry, CA location.