Hiring: 2nd Shift Production Manager Company: Harbinger Location: Garden Grove, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:36:17 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or EV operations; at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role. •At least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Required Skills: •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. •Partner cross-functionally with Engineering and Product Development on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency. •Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, work instructions, and company procedures while maintaining a Safety First, Quality at the Source, Stop-and-Fix culture. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge 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. Compensation: •$140,000 - $160,000 / year •Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!