Harbinger Motors Inc.
2nd Shift Production Manager
Garden Grove, CA · Senior
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About the role
- The Production Manager is responsible for leading 2nd shift manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2nd shift production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective execution of the daily production plan while meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) targets.
- Lead the successful launch and ramp-up of new assembly lines, including staffing, training, equipment readiness, process validation, and achievement of production, quality, and efficiency targets.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving productivity, optimizing labor utilization, and lowering Hours Per Unit (HPU) through Lean manufacturing principles.
- Monitor production performance and KPIs, using data to identify gaps, prioritize opportunities, and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost.
- Lead structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for production, quality, equipment, and process issues while driving rapid resolution and preventing recurrence.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Product Development to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure effective shift execution.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
- Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and production team members to build a high-performing culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Lead daily 2nd shift production meetings, communicate priorities and performance, and ensure effective shift handoffs and alignment across all shifts.
- Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or EV operations
- at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of vehicle repair, rework, or assembly processes.
- Proficiency with ERP/MES systems, and production tracking tools.
Nice to have
- equivalent experience accepted.
Compensation
- California Pay Range
- $140,000 - $160,000 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
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Company info
- Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
- Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation.
Equal opportunity
- Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
- Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.
- If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.
- Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data").
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