Lead, Wire Harness Production & Team Coach

RVI, Inc.; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee-of-the-Month and Year

RITALKA University

Employee Luncheons

Community Volunteering

Job summary

RVI, Inc. is seeking a Wire Harness Production Lead to provide hands-on leadership on the production floor, guiding workflow and ensuring products meet customer specifications. You will manage priorities, train staff, and maintain safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to read drawings, and hands-on production support. A high school diploma or GED with manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and other production-related software.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, safety rules, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Willing to remain hands-on and assist with production when needed.
• Wire harness manufacturing and previous leadership experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production priorities with Management and communicate work direction to employees.
• Assign and adjust work throughout the day to support production schedules and customer priorities.
• Monitor workflow through wire preparation, terminating, assembly, splicing, looming, and testing operations.
• Identify production constraints, material shortages, equipment issues, and quality concerns and communicate them to the appropriate department.
• Ensure employees accurately record labor, quantities, and production activity in the ERP system.
• Ensure products are properly built, inspected, and tested to meet customer requirements.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and immediate feedback to production employees.
• Coordinate with Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Sales/Project Management, and Management when issues affect production.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership ability

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

RVI, Inc. is seeking a Wire Harness Production Lead to provide hands-on leadership on the production floor, guiding workflow and ensuring products meet customer specifications. You will manage priorities, train staff, and maintain safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to read drawings, and hands-on production support. A high school diploma or GED with manufacturing experience is preferred.