First-Shift EV Assembly Team Lead

Harbinger; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDV coverage

Stock options

Retirement savings

PTO & parental leave

Annual vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger, a California-based EV company, seeks a Team Lead to guide a zonal production team in achieving operational goals and fostering a high-performing environment. You will be the primary contact for your zone, ensuring targets are met and processes run smoothly.

You will oversee staffing, coach team members, monitor performance, and champion continuous improvement. Strong leadership and hands-on assembly experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with OEM or Tier-1 supplier preferred.
• Hands-on production and shop-floor operations experience.
• Proven ability to direct, train, and evaluate assembly teams.
• Experience leading complex projects from concept to production release.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities, set goals, and provide regular feedback to the team to align with company objectives and leadership direction.
• Oversee zonal staffing and headcount; escalate gaps to the Supervisor and fill in as needed.
• Coach and develop team members to drive growth and skill development.
• Monitor performance against key metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Serve as liaison between the team and management, communicating progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture and apply core production concepts (Takt time, cycle time, downtime, waste, safety, quality).
• Lead 5-minute shift start huddles and ensure 5S and safety standards across the zone.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Experience

Shop-floor Operations

People Management

Supervisory Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harbinger, a California-based EV company, seeks a Team Lead to guide a zonal production team in achieving operational goals and fostering a high-performing environment. You will be the primary contact for your zone, ensuring targets are met and processes run smoothly.

You will oversee staffing, coach team members, monitor performance, and champion continuous improvement. Strong leadership and hands-on assembly experience are essential for success.