Panel and Harness Team Leader

Panel and Harness Team Leader - New Year, New Career!🎉

Job Category
:
Leadership

Requisition Number
: PANEL
001418

• Posted :
  January 6, 2026
• Full-Time

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Job Title: Panel & Harness Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Pay Range: $75,000 – $90,000

For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family‑owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our Mission: With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.

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.

• Leadership & Team Management
  • 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.
• Production & Technical Oversight
  • 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.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • 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.
• Planning & Coordination
  • 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.

• 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,…