Senior Thin-Film Coating Supervisor

Rochester Precision Optics; Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Rochester Precision Optics is seeking a Thin Film Coating Supervisor to lead day-to-day coating department operations, drive throughput, and ensure safety and quality on production schedules. The role provides supervision to technicians and coordinates with engineering, quality, planning, and operations to sustain performance in a fast-paced optics environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in thin film coating or vacuum deposition, strong leadership, and a track record of maintaining process

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification is beneficial but not required.
• Minimum 5 years in thin film coating, vacuum deposition, optics manufacturing, or similar production.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing technicians, operators, or production teams.
• Experience with ISO-regulated manufacturing environments and production workflows.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Coating processes

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification (beneficial)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Rochester Precision Optics is seeking a Thin Film Coating Supervisor to lead day-to-day coating department operations, drive throughput, and ensure safety and quality on production schedules. The role provides supervision to technicians and coordinates with engineering, quality, planning, and operations to sustain performance in a fast-paced optics environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in thin film coating or vacuum deposition, strong leadership, and a track record of maintaining process