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2nd Shift Production Manager

Harbinger · Garden Grove, CA · On-site

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About Harbinger

Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Backed by ArcTern Ventures.

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. This role drives operational excellence through continuous improvement, KPI management, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. The Production Manager will also lead the successful launch and ramp-up of new assembly lines while building a high-performing production team.

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process improvement
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency with ERP/MES systems, and production tracking tools
More about this role

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.

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. This role drives operational excellence through continuous improvement, KPI management, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. The Production Manager will also lead the successful launch and ramp-up of new assembly lines while building a high-performing production team.

  • 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...

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