Production Manager (2nd shift)
Garden Grove, CAFull-TimeManagerOther
About Harbinger
- Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. 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. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
Job Overview
- As Production Manager (2nd shift), you will lead the high-volume production of our innovative EV vehicle platforms during the second shift manufacturing operations. This role requires a skilled, relentless problem-solver and hands-on leader dedicated to operational excellence, safety, quality and productivity in a dynamic, high-pressure environment. You will play a critical role in achieving our mission to redefine sustainable commercial transportation.
What You’ll Do
- Shift Ownership:
- Own all aspects of second shift production, ensuring safe, efficient operation and meeting daily production targets (safety, quality, delivery, cycle time and uptime).
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop a team of supervisors and associates.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Operational Excellence:
- Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (5S, standardized work) to optimize processes, reduce waste, and maximize throughput.
- Problem-Solving:
- Proactively identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
- Implement root cause corrective actions to maintain process stability.
- Quality & Safety:
- Champion a safety-first culture.
- Drive relentless quality assurance, ensuring all vehicles meet exacting standards and addressing deviations immediately.
- Cross-Functional Partnership:
- Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Facilities to resolve issues and successfully implement process changes.
- Data Analysis:
- Utilize production data (OEE, scrap rates) to analyze performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions for operational improvement.
- Own all aspects of second shift production, ensuring safe, efficient operation and meeting daily production targets (safety, quality, delivery, cycle time and uptime).
- Lead and develop a team of supervisors and associates.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (5S, standardized work) to optimize processes, reduce waste, and maximize throughput.
- Proactively identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
- Implement root cause corrective actions to maintain process stability.
- Champion a safety-first culture.
- Drive relentless quality assurance, ensuring all vehicles meet exacting standards and addressing deviations immediately.
- Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Facilities to resolve issues and successfully implement process changes.
- Utilize production data (OEE, scrap rates) to analyze performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions for operational improvement.
Who You Are
- Experience: 7-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing, with 5+ years in direct production management. Automotive or EV assembly experience preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical experience.
- Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams under pressure. Strong understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles. Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Attributes: Highly adaptable, decisive, and possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate issues across all organizational levels.
- 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
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
