Lead Thin Film Coating Supervisor

Rochester Precision Opt; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

11 paid company holidays

Job summary

Rochester Precision Optics in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Thin Film Coating Supervisor to lead the coating department in daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will mentor coating technicians and coordinate with engineering and planning to optimize throughput.

The role requires prior experience in thin film coating environments, strong communication, and ability to guide a fast-paced production team while maintaining high product standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or technical certification beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years in thin film coating, vacuum deposition, optics manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing, supervising technicians or operators.
• Experience with ISO/process-controlled environments and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coating department operations to meet schedules, quality standards, and safety.
• Supervise technicians and operators, track performance, attendance, and adherence to procedures.
• Coordinate staffing, priorities, and chamber utilization to optimize throughput and efficiency.
• Maintain floor presence, address production concerns, and ensure process compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Thin film coating

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or certification beneficial

Tools

ERP/MRP

Coating equipment

Job description

Rochester Precision Optics in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Thin Film Coating Supervisor to lead the coating department in daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will mentor coating technicians and coordinate with engineering and planning to optimize throughput.

The role requires prior experience in thin film coating environments, strong communication, and ability to guide a fast-paced production team while maintaining high product standards.