Production Leader-1

Electrical Power Products•Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries across power generation, transmission, and distribution. The Production Leader role is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and reports to the Production Manager. The role leads people, manages production, coaches teams, resolves issues, and drives overall performance while fostering teamwork, results, and customer commitment. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into an 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.

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.
Experience with steel fabrication and/or powder paint.
Strong combination of leadership, functional job skills, and organizational skills.
Experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment; make-to-order experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of manufacturing 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 products.
Comfort working both on the shop floor and in an office environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong presence.
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills; results-oriented.
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 in make-to-order manufacturing.

Responsibilities

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