2nd Shift Production Manager (EV Manufacturing)

Location: Garden Grove, California, United States; onsite second-shift manufacturing role

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing medium-duty electric vehicle and hybrid platforms.

What you will do

• Lead second-shift production operations and execute the daily production plan against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People targets.
• Launch and ramp up new assembly lines, including staffing, training, equipment readiness, process validation, and target achievement.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, optimize labor utilization, and lower Hours Per Unit.
• Monitor production KPIs, identify performance gaps, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Lead root cause analysis, structured problem solving, and corrective actions for production, quality, equipment, and process issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Product Development on process improvements, Design for Manufacturability, and shift handoffs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or electric vehicle operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair, rework, or assembly processes.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.
• Skills in problem solving, root cause analysis, process improvement, communication, organization, and decision-making.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and production tracking tools.
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred but not required; equivalent experience is accepted.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety First, Quality at the Source, and Stop-and-Fix operating principles.
• 100% employee-covered health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Early-stage stock options and retirement savings with 401(k), HSA, and FSA.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and an annual vacation bonus.
• Wellness and fertility benefits, cell phone stipend, complimentary meals, and stocked kitchens.