Posted June 18, 2026
Production Supervisor, Conformal Coat
Crystal
Hiawatha, IA, United States
Full Time
Reference: Crystal_R0004582
Job Description:
Job Title: Supervisor, Production
Reports to: Manager, Production
Department: Operations
Work Model: Full-time, On-site - No Travel Required
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Company & Benefit Information:
At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world's most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.
Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Conformal Coat team, ensuring schedules are met, resources are optimized, and quality standards are upheld. This role leads coaches and develops the team to drive productivity, continuous improvement, and alignment with company goals. The Production Supervisor is responsible for removing roadblocks and helping with problem-solving activities.
Essential Functions
Leadership & Team Management
Production Planning & Coordination
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
Required Qualifications
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 40 lbs, and standing for extended periods during product testing.
EEO Statement
Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.
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Job Title: Supervisor, Production
Reports to: Manager, Production
Department: Operations
Work Model: Full-time, On-site - No Travel Required
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Company & Benefit Information:
At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world's most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.
Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- On-Site Gym
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Conformal Coat team, ensuring schedules are met, resources are optimized, and quality standards are upheld. This role leads coaches and develops the team to drive productivity, continuous improvement, and alignment with company goals. The Production Supervisor is responsible for removing roadblocks and helping with problem-solving activities.
Essential Functions
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise, guide, and support production staff through training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Set clear team goals aligned with company strategy and monitor progress.
- Motivate employees and foster a positive, high-performance work environment.
Production Planning & Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Scheduling, Materials, Engineering, and Sales departments to meet production deadlines.
- Monitor workloads, deadlines, and multiple priorities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinate with production leadership to allocate resources effectively.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Observe workflow and employee productivity; provide constructive feedback and implement process improvements.
- Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) guidelines.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of Crystal Group's production tools, automation machines, test equipment, and software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- In manufacturing and electronics
- Preferred knowledge of reading wiring diagrams
Skills:
- Must possess strong leadership, management, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Proficiency with production-related software and basic computer skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Conflict Resolution
Abilities:
- Ability to inspect products to ensure quality standards
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Ability and willingness to change priorities as needed.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Required Qualifications
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
- Education requirement: GED/High School Diploma
- Three or more years of production experience, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory activities.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 40 lbs, and standing for extended periods during product testing.
EEO Statement
Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.
EEO IS THE LAW
EEO IS THE LAW (Spanish)
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (Spanish)