Panel and Harness Team Leader

Regal Marine Industries•Belle Isle, FL

6d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Summary Regal Boats is seeking an experienced and driven Panel & Harness Team Leader to oversee the daily operations of the Panel and Harness production area. This role serves as a hands-on production supervisor responsible for leading technicians, ensuring electrical assemblies meet quality and safety standards, and delivering production targets that support on-time boat builds. This role plays a critical role in coordinating labor, troubleshooting electrical build challenges, training team members, and partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to support Regal's electrical systems across all boat models.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in electrical harness, panel assembly, or marine/industrial electrical manufacturing.
Strong understanding of wire color codes, harness construction, crimping standards, and battery cable manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, formulas, and work instructions.
Ability to manage labor hours and meet production metrics.
Ability to conduct employee conversations related to expectations, performance, and accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
Ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
Conversational English; ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and commitment to attendance.
Adherence to Regal's Mission, Values, and Purpose.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a leadership, lead, or supervisory role within a production environment.
Electrical certification, marine electrical training, or technical degree.
Experience with digital switching systems and modern marine electrical technologies.
Previous experience in training and developing technicians.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Panel & Harness Technicians and Leads (approximately 15-30 team members).
Assign daily work based on production schedules, boat models, and labor availability.
Conduct daily start-up meetings to communicate priorities, safety topics, quality concerns, and production goals.
Train and onboard new team members on harness builds, panel assembly, safety practices, and Regal quality standards.
Conduct performance conversations, provide coaching, and support disciplinary actions in alignment with company policy.
Oversee the assembly of boat-specific wiring harnesses and electrical panels according to drawings, formulas, and work instructions.
Ensure accurate cutting, crimping, labeling, and connector configurations.
Ensure proper identification and routing of wire colors for lighting, pumps, AC/DC systems, and digital switching.
Supervise in-house battery cable manufacturing to predefined specifications and formulas.
Troubleshoot electrical and harness-related issues that impact production flow or quality.
Coordinate with Engineering and Quality to resolve design questions, defects, or process improvements.
Manage harness quality testing processes and work with Industrial Engineering to resolve test software or hardware issues
Ensure all work meets Regal's Quality Standards and electrical best practices.
Review defects, support corrective action requests, and implement process improvements.
Enforce safety standards, PPE usage, and safe work practices within the department.
Proactively identify safety risks and coach team members on safe electrical handling and shop practices.
Manage labor hours and staffing to meet production rates and efficiency targets.
Confirm timecards and attendance using Regal's timekeeping system.
Partner with Scheduling, Warehousing, and other production departments to ensure material and harness readiness.
Adjust resources throughout the day in response to attendance, production changes, or quality issues.