Operations Supervisor

TriMas Corporation • Simi Valley, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

PennAero is hiring an on-site Operations Supervisor for RSA Engineered Products in Simi Valley, California. RSA manufactures flight-critical aerospace components and assemblies, including high-pressure/high-temperature ducting assemblies, connectors, flexible joints and hoses, ozone converters, and other complex assemblies for commercial, defense, and business jet markets. The supervisor oversees first-shift production employees fabricating and processing these products and supports safe, efficient operations that meet production schedules and customer expectations for quality, service, and performance.

The role works under the direction of the Operations Director and Cell Managers and collaborates with other supervisors, managers, Production, Engineering, Coatings, and support groups. Responsibilities include employee development and performance management, production planning and reporting, cost and inventory control, process improvement, equipment and tooling upkeep, and maintaining a clean, orderly, 5S work environment. The position is on-site five days per week. Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status under applicable export-control regulations or obtaining required government authorization.

Requirements

• Three to five years of leadership or manufacturing supervisor experience, or equivalent.
• Equivalent education or experience of 5–10 years is noted as preferred in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Employment requires verification of U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or any required government authorization, because the role involves access to technical data and/or hardware subject to ITAR and EAR controls.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience (5–10 years).
• Lean certification, with familiarity with lean tools such as 5S.

Responsibilities

• Supervise first-shift employees in the fabrication and processing of aerospace ducting, ozone converters, connectors, sub-assemblies, and parts.
• Maintain a safe working environment, comply with EH&S rules and regulations, and participate in safety meetings.
• Follow direction from the Operations Director and Cell Managers to meet daily production schedules and report status.
• Collaborate with functional-area supervisors and managers to meet customer quality, service, and performance requirements.
• Communicate information promptly between the company and employees and implement company policies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and sustain 5S practices.
• Identify and eliminate waste throughout production processes.
• Train and cross-train employees and maintain proficiency records.
• Recommend qualified and skilled employees for promotion; review, counsel, evaluate, and discipline employees as necessary.
• Prepare yearly performance reviews and disciplinary actions, and take steps to support employee improvement and development.
• Recommend appropriate staffing levels based on production needs.
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including material usage and overtime.
• Maintain employee records and review workmanship and handling problems.
• Identify, address, and implement solutions to production process problems with Production and Engineering.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tooling, and ensure necessary supplies and tools are available.
• Assist with BOM and ERP system updates and alignment.
• Understand optics to accept or reject parts through critical processes.
• Supervise accurate and timely reporting of work-in-process movement using dispatch lists.
• Maintain inventory control and accuracy.
• Apply lean manufacturing and statistical process control (SPC) principles in the production environment.
• Provide production assistance to support groups.
• Monitor, control, and report employee labor efficiency against work-order standards.
• Learn coating systems and interface with Coatings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
• Retirement Program
• Other voluntary benefits
• Some roles may qualify for equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed