Production Leader: Safety-Driven Manufacturing Lead

Flex; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner located in Des Moines, IA, seeking a Production Leader to oversee production, coach teams, resolve issues, and drive performance. This role reports to the Production Manager and requires a strong leadership presence to foster teamwork, customer commitment, and continuous improvement.

You will lead safety, set production targets, manage schedules, hire/train staff, and ensure adherence to policies while promoting growth and development within the team.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, business or equivalent strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Proven experience as a manager, supervisor or relevant role in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Experience with steel fabrication and/or powder paint.
• Strong combination of leadership, job functional skills and organizational skills.
• Experience in large scale manufacturing environment (make-to-order experience preferred).
• Possesses general working knowledge of electrical-mechanical components, installation, assembly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety in all areas of the department(s). #1 Priority.
• Bring a customer-driven and quality focus to the entire team.
• Set performance goals and deadlines that align with the plans and vision, and communicate this to the team.
• Meet daily and weekly production targets and goals.
• Own, manage and lead successful completion of production schedules.
• Ensure projects are resourced and monitor progress through successful completion.
• Monitor employee productivity while providing constructive feedback.
• Receive complaints and resolve issues that may arise. Grow teamwork, coordination, cooperation and communication.
• Hire and train new employees. Embrace and promote growth and development.
• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need presents itself.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner located in Des Moines, IA, seeking a Production Leader to oversee production, coach teams, resolve issues, and drive performance. This role reports to the Production Manager and requires a strong leadership presence to foster teamwork, customer commitment, and continuous improvement.

You will lead safety, set production targets, manage schedules, hire/train staff, and ensure adherence to policies while promoting growth and development within the team.