Production Supervisor - Longmont, Colorado

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where ...

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If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Job Posting: Production Supervisor
This position will be posted from 2/5/25-2/28/26.
This role is nonexempt.

This role reports to Operations Manager.

Why Work for Us

• Be part of a team driving innovation in advanced materials and thin film technologies
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Collaborative environment that values entrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement
• Work on cutting-edge products that make a global impact

Abou the Role:

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for daily and weekly scheduling, collaborating closely with the Operations Manager to prioritize tasks efficiently. Additionally, they will play a crucial role in developing training plans, providing oversight to coating and fabrication processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for optimizing operations, excellent organizational skills, and a strong ability to lead and inspire a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize team safety at all times and lead safety improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met on all products.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and implement required processes or dispositions.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, establish KPIs, and ensure adherence to operational goals.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on changing requirements.
• Design and implement training plans for new and existing employees; provide ongoing coaching to enhance team performance.
• Monitor coating and fabrication processes to maintain quality standards and address issues promptly.
• Ensure effective communication and pass-downs between shifts.
• Identify and lead opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency in alignment with Lean principles.
• Develop and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and ensure proper training on their execution.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience and/or production planning.
• Proven experience managing large teams in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with optical contacting preferred.
• Experience with clean room and ESD-safe environment constraints.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred but not required
• Experience working and/or certifications in a Lean manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, including coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of safety standards and ability to lead safety initiatives.
• Understanding of quality control principles and corrective/preventive actions.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement Material Review Board dispositions.
• Familiarity with 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Attention to detail for monitoring coating and fabrication processes.
• Ability to create and maintain clear, accurate work instructions.

Core Competencies

At our Longmont facility, success is not only about technical skills—it's about how you approach challenges, collaborate, and contribute to continuous improvement. These core competencies reflect the behaviors and mindset we value in our team members:

• Grit and Tenacity: We operate in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where setbacks can occur. We value individuals who persevere through obstacles, maintain optimism, and stay focused on long-term goals. This means committing to excellence, learning from challenges, and pushing forward with resilience.
• Catalyst for Change: Our industry demands agility and adaptability. We seek team members who embrace change, influence others positively, and champion improvements. Being a catalyst means not only accepting change but driving it—developing creative solutions and continuously improving systems and processes.
• Results-Oriented and Humble Winner: We value action-oriented individuals who seize opportunities and work hard to achieve results. Success here is about advancing team and organizational goals, not personal accolades. Decisions should prioritize the greater good and progress toward shared objectives.
• Creative Problem Solver: Innovation starts with curiosity and critical thinking. We need individuals who can analyze data, challenge assumptions, and develop insightful solutions. This competency ensures we stay ahead by thinking differently and broadening perspectives.
• Accountability: Ownership and integrity are essential. We expect team members to deliver on commitments, take responsibility for decisions, and hold themselves and others accountable for performance and behavior.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Bend as is necessary for sitting, using computers, using the telephone, and computer mouse
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Operate testing and measuring equipment
• Apply force to adjust and operate testing equipment, turn knobs and cranks
• Manipulate fragile parts into and out of equipment
• Grasp objects in order to turn, wipe, adjust instrumentation and safely use sharp instruments
• Twist and turn wrists and forearms to perform inspection of optics and to operate microscopes and computer
• Bend at the neck to perform inspection and testing of optics and related equipment
• Exposure to minimal fumes from alcohol and acetone (used when cleaning coating equipment and optics).

Additional Requirement:

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $76, $114,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: 

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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