Production Leader

Electrical Power Products; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EP², a Flex company in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Production Leader to drive manufacturing operations, coach teams, and deliver on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.

You will lead daily execution, develop talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and business performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven ability to balance safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Ability to coach and develop employees.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coach and develop production employees to achieve goals.
• Manage workflows, staffing, and schedules for efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Lean manufacturing

Safety oversight

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

Job description

Ready to lead, coach, and drive operational excellence?

EP², a Flex company, is seeking a Production Leader to help lead our manufacturing operations in Des Moines, IA. If you're passionate about people leadership, continuous improvement, safety, quality, and delivering results, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact with a growing organization backed by the strength of Flex.

This is more than a production leadership role. It's an opportunity to directly influence business performance, develop talent, improve processes, and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations.

If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Production Leader, you will be responsible for leading production operations, coaching team members, and driving execution across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure safe work practices throughout the department
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve operational excellence
• Drive daily and weekly production goals while ensuring customer commitments are met
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and production schedules to maximize efficiency and throughput
• Promote First Pass Quality and ensure products are built to specification
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Leadership
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing principles
• Resolve production challenges and remove barriers impacting performance
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and employee engagement
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and talent development activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive results
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience balancing safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for team development

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
• Experience in electrical, industrial, or custom manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, flow, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Make-to-order manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with electrical-mechanical products, assembly, or fabrication operations