Director of Operations
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TriMas Corporation is hiring a Director of Operations. The Director of Operations at PennAero's Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, CA, is responsible for implementing and standardizing operational practices. This role requires strong leadership to foster a teamwork environment, manage manufacturing operations to achieve business goals, and oversee various departments including Heading, Wedgelock, Plating, Heat Treat, CNC, Facilities/Maintenance, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Production Planning.
Key focus areas include Implement and standardize operational practices, Manage company manufacturing operations to achieve site business goals, and Oversee Heading, Wedgelock, Plating, Heat Treat, CNC, Facilities/Maintenance, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Production Planning areas.
Important skills include Operational Practices, Leadership, Teamwork Environment Creation, Manufacturing Operations Management, Lean, and Performance Metrics Development.
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Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Director of Operations 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
Summary/Objective
The Director Operations position implements, standardizes operational practices and possess strong leadership skills to create/innovate a teamwork environment.
Essential Functions
Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company manufacturing Operations to achieve the site’s business goals
The Director, Operations will oversee the areas of Heading, Wedgelock, Plating, Heat Treat, CNC, Facilities/Maintenance, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Production Planning
Responsible for the overall direction, management and results of departments and carries out responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws
Directs LEAN efforts to minimize the cost of quality including scrap, rework while meeting customer quality requirements
Interfaces with customers, vendors, subcontractors and ensures the organization is in compliance with company policies and procedures
Further develops and implements performance metrics to ensure on-time-delivery of production to customers
Collaborate closely with support functions including: Quality, HR, Finance, EH&S, Customer Service/Planning, Design Engineering, CI and R&D
Provide advice and counsel on operational issues to General Manager
Champion and support the current operating system including Policy Deployment, Lean Transformation, Strategic Sourcing and Continuous Improvement Philosophy with hands-on involvement and reinforcement
Drive and instill a culture that embraces teamwork, quality and safety in everything we do
Determine annual Operations Capital budget
Review each expenditure request for accuracy, relevance and ROI
Manage the majority of company direct and indirect headcount resources to include hiring, performance review and employee development to meet production output and gross margin goals
Translate and support global manufacturing strategies
Provide mentoring and training to subordinates
Establish appropriate Operations goals within the context of the global strategy and ensure attainment of these to support top level objectives
Ensure that performance metrics are posted and displayed, assessments are conducted, and visual management systems are maintained
Responsible for the development and maintenance of the skills definitions that the current Skill-Based Pay System
Process and resolves disputes and grievances in partnership with HR and General Manager
Establish and guide oversee SIOP process – assure effective integration between sales, supply chain and operations for effective planning and execution
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
This position is required to be onsite 5 days a week in the City of Industry, CA site.
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