Plating Supervisor

TriMas Corporation•Commerce, CA

6d•$115,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

PennAero is hiring a Plating Supervisor (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) at our Monogram Aerospace Fastener company in Commerce, CA. With over 125 years of manufacturing experience, Monogram Aerospace Fasteners prides itself on designing, developing and delivering innovative high-quality aerospace fasteners and products to its customers. In addition to blind bolts, Monogram also offers a wide array of products, including temporary fasteners, collars, and various fastener installation and removal tools. 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 The Plating Supervisor will, supervise staff in the waste water, plating, lube, cleaning departments, chemical lab, and heat treat. Plan, organize, and administer overall quality of product and production levels. Responsible for the evaluation and disposition of rejects and corrective actions. Perform a wide range of administrative duties, coordinate with operations and personnel to ensure efficient and profitable operations and help achieve company goals and objectives. Main responsibilities will be employee relations, quality, productivity, cost improvement and performance measurements. Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, procedures and conditions.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of acid/base chemistry and of chemical safety
Knowledgeable in Nadcap requirements and audit preparation.
Understand basic principles of electroplating
Comprehend safety data sheets and technical bulletins
Must understand and comply with hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations
Ability to train and direct employees on the spill response team
Maintain production, safety and environmental records
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Requires minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Requires a minimum 5 years in a plating environment
Requires broad technical and administrative experience in a manufacturing plating environment
Thorough knowledge of all plating methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Must be able to measure performance to goals and standards.
Must have complete knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.
Must be extremely organized.
Able to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span, analyze problems and come up with solutions, manage inventory, pay attention to the details.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must have very strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills, including group presentations.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assure that quality control measures are at an acceptable level and are consistent with company QA manual.
Establish and maintain product flow throughout the department in accordance with production control priorities.
Assure overall quality of product and evaluation and disposition of rejects are in concurrence with Quality Assurance Manager and Product Mangers.
Supervise the maintenance and replacement of all plating and cleaning solutions and equipment in the facility.
Perform administrative functions including overall personnel policies and procedures.
Responsible for requisitions of all supplies for the area.
Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions.
Implement quality control methods and processes to support quality planning.
Develop and test new methods related to Dry Film Lube and plating and also institute and maintain documentation and control systems for all plating and cleaning processes.
Enforce safety regulations that affect the department.
Consistently meet production standards, complete performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, establish training procedures and introduce new personnel to proper procedures and policy.
Direct all lube, plating, cleaning, chemical lab, waste water treatment system, and heat treat personnel.
Coordinate all waste water and treating processes and ensure we comply with all Laws and regulations, county, state and federal.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders and meet inventory requirements.
Improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) and increase subordinates’ skills and capabilities through activity plans.
Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
Balances quality, productivity, cost, and safety to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas.
Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress to manager.
Performs accident investigations, maintains proper inventory levels, manages department priorities, tracks absenteeism and time-keeping and is responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supervises the shop floor through group leaders.