Operations Manager

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Operations Manager in Powertrain will lead the day to day operations at our plant in Casa Grande, AZ. In this position you will lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing on the plant floor. This is unique opportunity to set up and run a world class plant to build a world class vehicle.

You Will:

• Develop organizational plans and recruit, hire and manage the production team.
• Oversee production team members during Beta build and interface with Design Engineers to impact design for manufacturability of the vehicle.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste.
• Create and environment where every employee is valued for their contributions, and they understand how they impact the success of the company.
• Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines.
• Drive world class quality for our luxury vehicle through in station process control and driving defect resolution to the point of fit.
• Lead the team in putting a process in placed to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department.
• Analyze and control change costs, schedule delays and quality issues over the course of the day.
• Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members.
• Set production goals and communicate them to the team. 

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in high-volume or complex manufacturing environments, preferably in EV powertrain or automotive systems.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management of engineers.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to build outstanding teams and interface well with senior management.
• At least five years’ experience in automotive production management.
• Experience methodizing production workstations for ergonomics and efficiency.
• Familiarity with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in factory environments hiring and training associates to support new products and processes.
• Exemplary verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Kaizen 5S and Six Sigma process.
• Capability to implement and drive a quality operating system within the Powertrain department.

    At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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