Operations Supervisor

TriMas Corporation; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance (for 0)

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Paid Time Off (may include vacation)

Retirement Program

Other Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RSA Engineered Products LLC in Simi Valley, CA, seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead production on the 1st shift, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery of high-pressure ducting assemblies for aerospace customers.

You will coach teams, manage staffing and costs, and collaborate with Engineering and Production Directors to optimize processes, apply lean tools, and sustain 5S across the shop floor. This on-site role requires a BA/BS, Lean, and 3–5 years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field or equivalent experience.
• Lean Certification preferred with knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement tools.
• 3-5 years of leadership or manufacturing supervisor experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production employees on the 1st shift in fabrication and processing of aerospace ducting and connectors.
• Ensures a safe working environment and compliance with EH&S rules.
• Coordinates with Operations Director and Cell Managers to meet daily production schedules and report status.
• Collaborates with other area supervisors to meet quality, service and performance targets.
• Trains and develops employees, maintains proficiency records, and conducts performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Aerospace familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Lean Certification

Job description

Operations Supervisor

Company: RSA Engineered Products LLC

Primary Location: 110 West Cochran Street, Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Summary

PennAero is hiring an Operations Supervisor at our RSA Engineered Products Company in Simi Valley, CA. RSA provides flight-critical components and assemblies for the commercial, defense and business jet markets. RSA designs and produces custom-engineered high pressure/high-temperature ducting assemblies for each customer’s specific performance requirements. RSA’s Peri-SealTM is one of the most sought after connectors in the aerospace industry. Additionally, RSA designs and produces flexible joints and hoses, ozone converters and many complex assemblies to meet stringent customer needs.

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

Duties

• Supervises production employees (1^st, shift) in the fabrication and processing of Aerospace ducting, Ozone Convertors & Connectors, sub-assemblies and parts.
• Assures safe working environment. Complies with all EH&S rules and regulations as well as actively participating in Safety Meetings.
• Follows direction of functional Operations Director and Cell Managers to meet daily production schedules and reports status.
• Works as a team with functional area supervisors and managers to accomplish objectives and meet customer requirements of quality, service and performance expectations.
• Supports and communicates information timely between company and employees.
• Implements company policy.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Responsible for identifying and eliminating waste in all phases of the production processes.
• Trains, cross-trains and maintains proficiency records of employees.
• Recommends promotion of qualified and skilled workers.
• Reviews, counsels, evaluates, and disciplines employees as necessary.
• Prepare yearly performance reviews and disciplinary actions while taking steps required to help employees improve/develop in both instances.
• Identifies Recommends proper staffing levels based on production needs.
• Monitors and controls cost of manufacturing, including material usage and overtime.
• Maintains employee records.
• Reviews workmanship and handling related problems.
• Recognize, address, and implement process problems with Production and Engineering.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment and tooling.
• Assist / BOM & ERP System updates / alignment.
• Understand Optics in order to reject or accept the parts through critical process.
• Sustain 5s in the work environment.
• Ensure necessary supplies and tools are provided.
• Supervises accurate and timely reporting of WIP movement utilizing dispatch lists.
• Maintains inventory control and accuracy.
• Understands lean manufacturing and SPC principles and applies them within the production environment.
• Provides production assistance to support groups.
• Monitor, control and report employee labor efficiency to work order standards.
• Learn Coating systems and interface with Coatings.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Simi Valley, CA location.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree, equivalent education or experience (5-10 Years)
• Lean Certified Preferred (all tools 5s etc)
• 3-5 years of leadership or manufacturing supervisor experience or equivalent.

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.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

• 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
• Other Voluntary Benefits