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

Company: Regal Marine Industries Inc
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Panel & Harness Team Leader Employment Type: Full-Time Classification: Exempt Pay Range: $75,000 – $90,000 Location : Orlando, Florida Why Regal? 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 Purpose: Honor God & Enrich Lives. Our Mission: With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience. JOB DESCRIPTION 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. Key Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Work Environment Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of the boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10-hour days with most of the time being on their feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement Regal Marine Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Regal Marine Industries, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Marine Industries, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.

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