2nd Shift Production Manager
Harbinger Motors · Garden Grove, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Harbinger Motors (automotive) in Garden Grove, CA. 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.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Assembly lines, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $122k–$177k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 111 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 110 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $120k–$174k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ New product launch 37%
- ✓ Lean 30%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
- Automation 24%
- Python 22%
- ✓ Team leadership 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Harbinger Motors in Garden Grove
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Full description from Harbinger MotorsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
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 You'll Do
- ◆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.
- ◆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.
- ◆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.
Who You Are
- ✓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.
- ✓Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred but not required; equivalent experience accepted.
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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.
Key Benefits & Perks
- •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
California Pay Range
$140,000 — $160,000 USD
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.
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