Production Scheduling Manager
$120k - $145k USD
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.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Production Scheduling Manager to drive the efficiency, accuracy, and optimization of our EV manufacturing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing detailed production schedules to ensure seamless operations across our vehicle and battery manufacturing processes. You will work cross-functionally with supply chain, logistics, production, and engineering teams to balance demand, capacity, and resources, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality electric vehicles.
This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment, where problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and a passion for operational excellence are key to success.
What You’ll Do:
- Production Scheduling & Planning: Develop and manage short-term and long-term production schedules, optimizing workflow, minimizing bottlenecks, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Capacity & Demand Planning: Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to align production capacity with material availability and market demand.
- Real-Time Problem Solving: Monitor production performance, quickly identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts, constraints, or deviations to maintain production targets.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure production schedules align with operational needs and company objectives.
- Data-Driven Optimization: Utilize analytics, predictive modeling, and real-time data to continuously improve scheduling processes and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Technology & Systems: Leverage ERP, MES, and other scheduling tools to streamline production planning and execution.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices, automation, and lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Risk Management: Proactively assess risks related to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and equipment downtime, adjusting schedules accordingly to minimize impact.
Who You Are:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing operations, or supply chain management, preferably in automotive, EV, or high-volume manufacturing.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), production planning software, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and develop actionable strategies to optimize production.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to dynamic production demands.
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
$120,000—$145,000 USD
Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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