Fly Rod Manufacturing Lead — Craft, Train & Lead

The-Orvis-Company-7; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO – 3 weeks

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401k match

Merchandise discounts

Quarterly incentive bonuses

Job summary

The Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont seeks a Fly Rod Manufacturing Lead to guide daily rod production and mentor a team in the Rod Shop. This onsite role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork while delivering consistent output.

You will train associates in rod manufacturing processes, coordinate workflows, and escalate issues to management as needed, contributing to a culture of craftsmanship and pride in Orvis products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lead, trainer, mentor, or leadership experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ambassador of Orvis culture and brand.
• Train in fly rod manufacturing including operating equipment and assembling parts.
• Coordinate daily workflow to meet production goals.
• Provide guidance and training to associates.
• Identify and resolve production, quality, and workflow issues.
• Communicate needs and accomplishments to management.
• Uphold safety, quality, and 5S standards.
• Support onboarding and development of new associates.
• Complete additional assignments from Rod Shop management.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont seeks a Fly Rod Manufacturing Lead to guide daily rod production and mentor a team in the Rod Shop. This onsite role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork while delivering consistent output.

You will train associates in rod manufacturing processes, coordinate workflows, and escalate issues to management as needed, contributing to a culture of craftsmanship and pride in Orvis products.