Production Leader

Electrical Power Products•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries across power generation, transmission, and distribution. The Production Leader will be based in Des Moines, Iowa, and report to the Production Manager. The role leads people and production, coaches teams, resolves issues, and drives performance while fostering teamwork, results, and customer commitment. 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 spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. The Production Leader prioritizes safety and quality, sets and communicates aligned performance goals, delivers production targets, and owns production schedules through completion. The role monitors productivity and project progress, provides feedback, addresses complaints and issues, hires and trains employees, supports employee development, and ensures adherence to legal and company policies and procedures. The position works in both shop-floor and office environments.

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 in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
General working knowledge of electrical-mechanical components, installation, and assembly; mechanical aptitude and ability to learn the products.
Comfort working on both the shop floor and in an office environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills, with a results-oriented approach.
Ability to collaborate with other teams and team members and to coach and mentor.
A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent is strongly preferred; other education and/or comparable experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
Experience with steel fabrication and/or powder paint.
Make-to-order experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing practices such as standardized work, Lean, flow, 5S, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead safety in all areas of the department; safety is the top priority.
Promote customer focus and quality throughout the team.
Set and communicate performance goals and deadlines aligned with the plans and vision of Electrical Power Products, Inc.
Meet daily and weekly production targets and goals.
Own, manage, and lead the successful completion of production schedules.
Ensure projects are resourced and monitor progress through successful completion.
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback.
Receive complaints and resolve issues; foster teamwork, coordination, cooperation, and communication.
Hire and train new employees, and promote employee growth and development.
Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures, and undertake disciplinary actions when needed.
Collaborate with other teams and team members, and coach and mentor employees.