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Test Supervisor

Electrical Power Products Inc. • Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply by Nov 13, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Testing Supervisor (Operations/Quality), people leadership over Testing department

    • Reports to Quality Assurance Manager

    • 3–5+ years supervisory/manufacturing leadership experience required (hourly teams)

  • Stack/tools

    • Microsoft Office Suite (reporting/analysis, planning)

    • Testing equipment/fixtures (incl. preventive maintenance, calibration coordination, repairs)

    • Lean/5S operating practices; root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Day-to-day leadership of Testing Technicians: training, cross-training, performance management, attendance, and coaching

    • Ensure safety, compliance, and quality: safe work practices, containment actions, RCA/corrective actions, QA/quality reporting

    • Drive manufacturing flow and delivery: staffing/manpower plans to meet RTS goals, manage testing communications/risks, and support functional testing & customer fulfillment

  • Must-have skills

    • Manufacturing supervisory experience leading hourly employees (3–5 years)

    • Knowledge of manufacturing flow, Lean, and 5S

    • Experience with RCA, corrective actions, continuous improvement

    • Strong leadership/HR execution: coaching, performance reviews, attendance management, employee development

    • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Office

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Experience leading **testin

Full Description

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.

Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of power infrastructure.

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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 accessibility@flex.com 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).

5S MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementCorrective ActionsElectrical TroubleshootingEmployee Coaching And DevelopmentEquipment Maintenance And CalibrationLean ManufacturingManpower PlanningManufacturing SupervisionMicrosoft OfficePerformance ManagementProduction PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisSafety ComplianceTeam LeadershipTesting Operations

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