Production Leader-1

Flex•Des Moines, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries across power generation, transmission, and distribution. The Production Leader is located in Des Moines, Iowa, reports to the Production Manager, and leads people and production activities while coaching teams, resolving issues, and driving performance. The role supports a culture of teamwork, results, quality, and customer commitment. The Production Leader leads safety across the department, establishes and communicates performance goals, and oversees production schedules and project resources through completion. The role monitors employee productivity, provides constructive feedback, resolves complaints and issues, and supports hiring, training, and employee development. It also ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements, including taking disciplinary action when needed.

Requirements

Proven experience as a manager, supervisor, or in a relevant role in a manufacturing and production environment.
Strong leadership presence and influence, with a passion for leadership.
Strong combination of leadership, job-functional, and organizational skills.
Experience with steel fabrication and/or powder paint.
Understanding of manufacturing best practices, including standardized work, Lean, flow, 5S, and continuous improvement.
General working knowledge of electrical-mechanical components, installation, and assembly.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn the company’s products.
Comfort working both on the shop floor and in an office environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
Results-oriented approach.
Ability to collaborate with other teams and team members.
Ability to coach and mentor.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent is strongly preferred; other education and/or comparable experience will be considered.
A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
Experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment; make-to-order experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead safety in all areas of the department.
Promote a customer-driven and quality-focused approach across the team.
Set performance goals and deadlines aligned with company plans and vision, and communicate them to the team.
Meet daily and weekly production targets and goals.
Own and manage production schedules through successful completion.
Ensure projects are appropriately resourced and monitor progress through completion.
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback.
Receive complaints and resolve issues that arise.
Promote teamwork, coordination, cooperation, and communication.
Hire and train new employees.
Promote employee growth and development.
Ensure adherence to legal requirements and company policies and procedures, and take disciplinary action when necessary.