GA Production Team Lead (First Shift)

About the role

As a Harbinger Team Lead, you will guide a team toward achieving operational goals while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing environment. Serving as the primary point of contact for your dedicated zone, you will provide the hands‑on support necessary to ensure all zonal targets are met successfully.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities, provide clear goals (SQDC), and deliver regular feedback to team members to ensure alignment with company objectives as communicated by leadership.
• Oversee zonal staffing, ensure proper headcount at each workstation, and escalate any gaps to the Supervisor; step in to support as a build operator when resource availability requires it.
• Support the Supervisor in identifying training needs and provide coaching to drive the professional growth and skill development of each team member.
• Track team performance against key metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Act as a liaison between the team and management, ensuring transparent communication regarding your zone's progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Champion a continuous‑improvement culture, treating the production line as a living system requiring constant awareness, iteration, and effort to improve over time.
• Master and apply core production concepts, including Takt time, operator and equipment cycle time, downtime tracking, waste elimination, and safety/quality escalation protocols.
• Lead 5‑minute start‑of‑shift huddles covering output, goals, safety issues, and 5S.
• Respond to and immediately escalate issues to the Supervisor based on criticality.
• Maintain 5S and Safety at the highest possible standard within your zone and the wider General Assembly area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience working at an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or a Tier‑1 supplier.
• Direct experience working with shop‑floor operations, assembly lines, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, train, and evaluate assembly or engineering teams.
• Prior experience managing a team or leading complex projects from concept to production release.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities, sound decision‑making skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field (General Assembly / EV experience highly preferred).
• 1+ years of proven leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of vehicle assembly with the agility to learn and train operations teams across multiple build stations and cells.
• A documented track record of strong performance and positive peer feedback.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

California Pay Range: $31—$34 USD