Production Leader - Steel & Paint Operations

Electrical Power Products Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Power Products Inc. seeks a Production Leader to oversee steel and paint departments, focusing on safety, quality, cost control, and on-time customer delivery. This role involves leading people, coaching teams, resolving issues, and driving overall performance to support the company’s growth.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in manufacturing, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement within a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean, standardized work and flow.
• Experience with steel fabrication and/or powder paint is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety in all department areas and ensure a safety-first culture.
• Drive First Time Quality and meet customer specifications.
• Own and manage production schedules to meet targets.
• Organize workflow and ensure team duties are understood.
• Hire, train, and develop new employees; promote growth.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing mgmt

Lean manufacturing

Quality focus

Safety

Communication

Education

BS in engineering

Mechanical/Industrial preferred

Job description

Electrical Power Products Inc. seeks a Production Leader to oversee steel and paint departments, focusing on safety, quality, cost control, and on-time customer delivery. This role involves leading people, coaching teams, resolving issues, and driving overall performance to support the company’s growth.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in manufacturing, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement within a dynamic production environment.