Delivery Operations Manager

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 Summary Harbinger Motors is a VC‑funded early‑stage electric vehicle startup based in Garden Grove, California. The position is located at the Harbinger Processing Center (HPC) in Sturgis, Michigan. We are seeking a highly motivated, self‑starter, organized Delivery Operations Manager to oversee Step Van distribution to the end customer as well as stripped‑chassis deliveries to upfitters. The role will work closely with the Sales, Upfitting, Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure on‑time, mandatory configuration deliveries and documentation. The mission is to provide cross‑functional alignment and coordination to drive on‑time, quality deliveries, anticipate risks, identify potential issues early, and communicate them effectively to enable timely mitigation and prevent operational disruptions. Job Responsibilities Prioritization: Work with Master Scheduler to ensure step‑van and chassis priorities are accurate, clearly communicated to the HPC team, and aligned with sales and upfitter build start dates. Generate a weekly report comparing what was supposed to ship vs. what was actually shipped. Pilot rework alignment: Execute pilot rework activities at chassis and step‑van levels; ensure required parts and materials are available, quality systems accurately document completion, and engineering is engaged for deviations or alternative dispositions. Oversee inventory control to ensure service parts are allocated correctly (consumed on the designated VIN). Quality Assurance: Be an expert on product configurations to ensure step vans and chassis are delivered to the correct specification; confirm all paperwork and inspection checklists are in place before delivery. Develop and maintain strict document control protocols and provide exceptional communication across cross‑functional teams. Required Skills Five years+ experience in project or program management. Background in automotive is a plus with a basic understanding of medium‑duty commercial trucks. Eagerness to learn electrification of an automotive stripped chassis. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to extract information from cross‑functional teams (sales, production, quality, logistics). Fosters accountability across the cross‑functional team. High attention to detail for establishing strict document control protocols. Computer savvy with proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets). Fluent in English (written and spoken). Work authorized in the United States or ability to obtain J‑1/F‑1 visa. 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 that requires accommodations, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr