Wire Harness Production Lead — Hands-On & Growth-Oriented

RVI; 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

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Disability Insurance (short & long)

401(k) with Employer Match

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee of the Month/Year

RITALKA University

Employee Luncheons

Community Volunteering

Job summary

RVI is seeking a Wire Harness Production Lead to supervise daily operations on the production floor. You will guide workflow, ensure adherence to drawings and procedures, and maintain safety and quality standards on the wire harness line.

You will train and coach teammates, adjust priorities to support schedules, and collaborate with Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, and Sales to resolve issues and maintain productivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred (wire harness preferable).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, safety rules, and customer requirements.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and feedback skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production on the wire harness line and direct floor activities.
• Communicate work priorities and adjust tasks to meet schedules.
• Monitor workflow and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Identify constraints and report issues to management and relevant departments.
• Record labor and production data in ERP system accurately.
• Provide on-the-floor training and immediate coaching to employees.
• Coordinate with Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, and Sales as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Work instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

RVI is seeking a Wire Harness Production Lead to supervise daily operations on the production floor. You will guide workflow, ensure adherence to drawings and procedures, and maintain safety and quality standards on the wire harness line.

You will train and coach teammates, adjust priorities to support schedules, and collaborate with Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, and Sales to resolve issues and maintain productivity.