EV Assembly Production Lead

Harbinger; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

Early-stage stock options

401k, HSA, FSA

Paid time off & parental leave

Annual vacation bonus

Wellness & fertility benefits

Cell phone stipend

Complimentary meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger, an American EV company, is seeking a Team Lead to guide a zonal production group with hands-on leadership and continuous improvement focus. You will manage daily operations, coaching and developing team members, while ensuring safety and quality across assembly lines.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration with management to meet production targets and deliverables in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive background with OEM or Tier-1 experience.
• Hands-on production on shop floors and assembly lines.
• Demonstrated people management and supervisory skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team activities, set goals (SQDC), and provide regular feedback to align with company objectives.
• Oversee zonal staffing and headcount; ensure proper staffing and escalate gaps to Supervisor.
• Mentor and develop team members with coaching for growth.
• Track team performance against metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Serve as liaison between team and management, communicating progress and challenges.
• Maintain 5S and safety standards within the zone and nearby areas.
• Apply production fundamentals including takt time, cycle times, and waste reduction.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Hands-on production

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harbinger, an American EV company, is seeking a Team Lead to guide a zonal production group with hands-on leadership and continuous improvement focus. You will manage daily operations, coaching and developing team members, while ensuring safety and quality across assembly lines.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration with management to meet production targets and deliverables in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.