Team Lead - Electrical Assembly at Folience Inc – Sumner, Iowa

About Life Line

At Life Line, you don’t just build vehicles — you build the units that help save lives.

For decades, Life Line has been a trusted leader in custom ambulance manufacturing, partnering with dealers and first responders across the country. Every unit we produce is crafted with precision, pride, and purpose — because what we build supports paramedics, EMTs, and communities when it matters most.

We’re looking for skilled, driven individuals who value craftsmanship, teamwork, and ownership. Whether you specialize in electrical assembly, custom cabinetry, paint and finish, engineering support, or production leadership, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing it right the first time.

At Life Line, you can expect:

• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• A team-oriented manufacturing culture
• Cross-training and skill development opportunities
• Leadership that values quality and accountability
• Competitive pay aligned to performance and impact

If you want more than just a job — if you want to build something that truly makes a difference — join Life Line and be part of a team that stands behind every truck that leaves our floor.

Life Line Emergency Vehicles – Built with Purpose. Built with Pride.

Position Summary

The Team Lead – Electrical Assembly/Run Room is responsible for leading daily operations of the run room team while ensuring work is performed safely, consistently, and to defined standards. This role places a strong emphasis on training, SOP adherence, and standard work, building team capability while driving quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The Team Lead is a working leader who coaches employees, reinforces expectations, and serves as the first point of escalation for technical, quality, and process issues.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Daily Execution

• Lead and support day-to-day run room operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
• Assign work, balance workloads, and monitor progress to ensure production targets are met
• Serve as the go-to resource for electrical assembly questions, troubleshooting, and problem solving
• Model proper workmanship, safety practices, and professionalism on the floor

Training & Skill Development

• Train new hires and existing employees on electrical assembly tasks, tools, and safety requirements
• Executes on-the-job training plans and skills matrices
• Verify competency through observation, sign-offs, and retraining as needed
• Cross-train team members to improve flexibility, coverage, and throughput
• Identify skill gaps and partner with leadership to address training needs

SOPs & Standard Work

• Ensure all electrical assembly work is performed in accordance with SOPs, work instructions, and engineering documentation
• Actively reinforce standard work and correct deviations in real time
• Participate in the creation, revision, and improvement of SOPs and visual work instructions
• Ensure SOPs are current, accessible, and clearly understood by the team
• Support audits, quality checks, and compliance to documented processes

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Own quality outcomes for the electrical assembly area, including first-time-right performance and rework reduction
• Identify root causes of defects, training gaps, or process breakdowns and help implement corrective actions
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and proper tool usage
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to training, documentation, and workflow efficiency

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate priorities, expectations, and changes clearly to the team
• Escalate issues related to safety, quality, staffing, or materials in a timely manner
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, materials, and other production areas to resolve issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical assembly
• Prior experience leading or training others (formal or informal leadership)
• Strong understanding of electrical assembly practices, wiring, schematics, and tools
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, SOPs, and work instructions
• Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on consistency and quality
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment