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šØ Now Hiring: Production Leader (Steel/Paint) | Des Moines, IA
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EPĀ², a Flex company, is seeking a Production Leader to oversee our Steel and Paint operations in Des Moines. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about safety, employee development, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional results for customers.
Join a growing organization where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact, develop high-performing teams, and build a rewarding career with the support of a global manufacturing leader.
We're seeking a Production Leader (Steel/Paint) to lead a key area of our manufacturing operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional results for our customers.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading production teams, promoting a safety-first culture, and ensuring excellence in quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement.
What You'll Do:
As a Production Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of our Steel and Paint operations while creating an environment where employees can succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a culture where safety is always the top priority
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production team members
- Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
- Ensure production schedules are executed successfully to meet customer commitments
- Promote a customer-first mindset throughout the operation
- Monitor workflow, staffing, and departmental performance metrics
- Drive First-Time Quality and adherence to company specifications
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles
- Identify and resolve operational challenges while removing barriers to success
- Foster teamwork, accountability, communication, and collaboration across departments
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing leadership teams
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- Experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, fabrication, paint, steel, or industrial environment
- Proven ability to drive performance and achieve operational goals
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Results-driven mindset with a passion for employee development
- Strong organizational and decision-making capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field
- Experience in custom manufacturing or make-to-order environments
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work, and Flow methodologies
- Background in steel fabrication, paint operations, industrial manufacturing, or electrical equipment manufacturing
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical assembly processes
Apply today and help us Create the Extraordinary.
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