Wire Harness Production Lead

RVI, Inc.; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

RVI 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, directing activities and coordinating with management to meet priorities.

You will ensure safe, efficient manufacture of wire harnesses, train and coach staff, and monitor labor, quality, and documentation in our ERP system to support customer requirements. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to changing schedules; candidates with two years of

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead employees, provide direction, and give constructive feedback.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to prioritize multiple jobs and adjust to changing production requirements.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production priorities with Management and communicate work direction to employees.
• Assign and adjust work to support production schedules and customer priorities.
• Monitor workflow through all wire harness operations (preparation, terminating, assembly, splicing, looming, testing).
• Identify production constraints and communicate issues to the appropriate department.
• Ensure accurate labor and production records in the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, procedures, and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

ERP knowledge

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 29 years! At RVI, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact.

Salary in accordance with applicable experience, ranging from $19 to 25 per hour

REASONABLE FLEX SCHEDULES & START TIMES AVAILABLE!

BENEFITS & PERKS: 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

Wire Harness Production Lead

The Wire Harness Production Lead provides hands‑on leadership and daily work direction to employees involved in wire harness manufacturing. This position works closely with Management to ensure production priorities are understood, employees have the resources needed to complete assigned work, and products are built safely, efficiently, and according to RVI quality and customer requirements. The Lead serves as the primary point of contact on the production floor for workflow, training, quality, and production issues.

What does a Wire Harness Production Lead do for RVI?

They

• 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 RVI's ERP system.
• Ensure employees follow drawings, work instructions, quality procedures, safety requirements, and established manufacturing processes.
• Ensure products are properly built, inspected, and tested to meet customer requirements.
• Provide hands‑on training, coaching, and immediate feedback to production employees.
• Identify additional training or performance needs and communicate them to Management.
• Coordinate with Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Sales/Project Management, and Management when issues affect production.
• Move personnel between production areas when necessary to maintain workflow and support changing priorities.
• Assist with production work as needed to support schedules, employee absences, or production constraints.
• Encourage employee accountability, teamwork, cross‑training, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
• Communicate employee attendance, performance, conduct, safety, or workplace concerns to Management in a timely manner.

What do we look for in a quality candidate?

Someone Who

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Has the ability to lead employees, provide direction, and give constructive feedback.
• Is a self-starter with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Can prioritize multiple jobs and adjust to changing production requirements.
• Has a high degree of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Can read and interpret drawings, work instructions, safety rules, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Has basic knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and other production-related software.
• Understands basic manufacturing math including measurements, fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.
• Works effectively with employees and other departments and treats others with professionalism and respect.
• Is willing to remain hands‑on and assist with production when needed.
• Has a High School Diploma or GED and two years of manufacturing experience preferred. Wire harness manufacturing and previous leadership experience are preferred.

OR any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge for successful performance.

The Wire Harness Production Lead must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform production-floor activities including standing, bending, reaching, and walking for extended periods.

Many responsibilities include both performing production work and reviewing or directing the work of others. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as business needs require.

RVI Overview

RVI is a full-service provider of high-quality, reliable wire harnesses and control boxes, that fosters strong collaborative relationships to support your business growth. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical.

Why You Should Apply Here

RVI is a family‑owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour