Test Supervisor

Electrical Power Products; Des Moines (IA); In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Electrical Power Products is seeking a Testing Supervisor to lead the Testing department on the manufacturing floor in Des Moines, IA. You will supervise Testing Technicians, ensure safety, maintain product compliance, support manufacturing flow, and meet customer delivery requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field and 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of testing, Lean, and 5S.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.

Mansioni

• Create and manage weekly and daily manpower plans to achieve labor efficiency and RTS goals for panels, enclosures, and battery maintenance.
• Lead, coach, and develop Testing Technicians through training programs, cross-training initiatives, performance management, and employee development.
• Cultivate and strengthen a quality-focused culture while collaborating with the Quality Compliance Leader on daily and weekly reporting activities.
• Own testing communications related to RTS risks, alerts, Fixems, testing forecasts, and daily production planning.
• Manage testing equipment, including preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration coordination, and procurement of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and lead containment actions, root cause investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and operational efficiency.
• Support functional testing activities including panels, enclosures, communication cables, diagnostics, repairs, special projects, and customer fulfillment requirements.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Through a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employees to grow their careers, solve complex challenges, and make an impact on the industries and communities we serve.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Testing Supervisor to our Operations organization.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Testing Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Testing department. This role is responsible for leading Testing Technicians, ensuring safe work practices, maintaining product compliance, supporting manufacturing flow, and meeting customer delivery requirements. The supervisor will oversee staffing, employee performance, training, attendance management, equipment readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. This position collaborates closely with Production, Enclosures, Quality Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Compliance teams to drive operational excellence and quality performance.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Create and manage weekly and daily manpower plans to achieve labor efficiency and RTS goals for panels, enclosures, and battery maintenance.
• Lead, coach, and develop Testing Technicians through training programs, cross‑training initiatives, performance management, and employee development.
• Cultivate and strengthen a quality‑focused culture while collaborating with the Quality Compliance Leader on daily and weekly reporting activities.
• Own testing communications related to RTS risks, alerts, Fixems, testing forecasts, and daily production planning.
• Manage testing equipment, including preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration coordination, and procurement of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and lead containment actions, root cause investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and operational efficiency.
• Support functional testing activities including panels, enclosures, communication cables, diagnostics, repairs, special projects, and customer fulfillment requirements.

The Experience We're Looking To Add To The Team

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience leading hourly employees.
• Experience leading testing, manufacturing, or operations teams preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing flow, Lean Manufacturing principles, and 5S methodologies.
• Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing attendance, employee development, performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and troubleshooting to support test plan development and issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Leadership training completed within the first 12 months of employment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk on the manufacturing floor for approximately 75% of the workday.
• Frequent standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and handling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds independently and 50-100 pounds with assistance when required.
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort, including close and distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Exposure to loud manufacturing environments, including drilling, cutting, and other production‑related hazards.
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of walking and standing while supporting daily operations.
• Commitment to maintaining all workplace safety standards and procedures.

AC29

EP² is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at EP², you must complete the application process first).