Head of Lean Manufacturing

Lucid Motors • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

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. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Lean Manufacturing to join our Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in world-class manufacturing environments, with the ability to lead and inspire teams toward continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role is critical to driving lean initiatives across our organization and ensuring the highest levels of efficiency, quality, and productivity in our manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on lean manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and leading lean initiatives in a world-class manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in establishing training programs or academies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of lean manufacturing strategies across all production facilities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align lean initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, including total productive maintenance, value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and Just-In-Time production.
• Drive standardization and consistency across all manufacturing processes.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of lean initiatives.
• Establish and lead a Lean Manufacturing Academy to train and develop internal talent.
• Provide ongoing training and support to teams at all levels to build lean capabilities within the organization.
• Ensure that lean principles are deeply embedded in the company culture.
• Identify and eliminate waste in all forms, improving flow, reducing cycle times, and optimizing the use of resources.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure the seamless integration of lean practices.
• Lead projects aimed at reducing costs, improving quality, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Champion change management efforts to overcome resistance and drive adoption of lean practices.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to build support for lean initiatives.
• Communicate the benefits and progress of lean initiatives to the broader organization.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees