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 Operational ExcellenceAssociate LeanCoach will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Lucid Production System’s lean projects. This role involves a hands-on, shop-floor approach to drivingContinuousImprovement initiatives, including 6S,Problem-Solvinginvestigations, and standardization.The OperationalExcellenceAssociate LeanCoach will collaborate withthe Core Teamto lead projects aimed atimprovingSafety, minimizing production issues and costs, and enhancing vehicle quality. They will implement and maintain tools, systems, and training to optimize engagement in continuous improvement activities.
You will:
Optimize employee engagement in all lean programs.
Assist in eliminating roadblocks toContinuousImprovement.
Supporttalentdevelopmentby training and coaching team members inLeanPrinciples, their applications, and benefits.
Conduct audits,PeriodicJobObservations, process reviews, and analyses.
Lead and support departmental Gemba walks.
Monitor LPS data visualization and analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
Implementand executetools, systems, and procedures for Operational Excellenceprojects, with a focus on problem-solving, continuous improvement, 6S,and standardization.
Work with cross-functional teams to implementContinuousImprovementsolutions.
You Bring:
1+ years in a manufacturing environment is required.
Leanand/or Six Sigmaknowledgeis preferred.
Goodinterpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, both theoretical and practical.
Ability to lead without authority,can alsoact as an individual contributor, and work effectively in team environments.
Ability to build and maintain relationships at various levels within the organization.
Ability to shift priorities as required by thebusinessneeds.
Proficiency in presentation development and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Scope:
This position will support the entire organization as outlined in the OperationalExcellenceorganization chart.
The Associate will report to theOperational ExcellenceLean Coach orOperational Excellence SeniorLean Coach,followingthe same organization chart. Ideally, the Associate will be assigned to a singleshopto foster strong engagement with the Production and support teams, includingSupervisors,Team Leaders,Team Members, and support functions such asLogistics,Manufacturing, andMaintenance.
This role may also supportthe execution of the Non-Conforming Material management in the corresponding areas per standards and procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The associate position will be responsible for:
-Serve as a role model for allLPSStandards at LucidMotors.
-Support the Lean Coach in designing LPS standards, tools, and processes by representing the voice of the process and production team.
-Actively support the deployment and implementation ofupdatesto LPS tools and standards.
-Conduct LPS/Quality audits as required.
-Perform LPS or Quality analyses in response to major findings or KPI top offenders.
-Actively participate in training processes. Associates are expected to have a deep knowledge of LPS tools and processes to effectively deploy them on the floor and support the team. Continuous training, including self-training, is required.
-Stay up to date onchanges to LPS processes, procedures, and tools.
-Coach the production team, spending significant time on the floor with Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Team Members.
-Lead and facilitate problem-solving projects (Kaizen) and participate in cross-functional team efforts.
-Train the production team on LPS tools or any additional topics aligned with LPS as needed.
-Lead and support MRB walks/huddles as required, following MRB procedures. Refer to NCM for more details.
Do:
-Role Model the LPS/Safety standards.
-Provide feedback to design, improve, and adjust LPS standards and tools.
-Deploy LPS strategies and tools on the shop floor.
-Perform LPS/Quality audits per TDM and Procedures.
-Accomplish the training plan, including self-training.
-Perform coaching sessions with the production team on LPS standards and tools.
-Actively participate in the Problem-solving projects.
-Support MRB walks/huddles as required.
-Followthe escalation protocol.
-Feel free to speak up and share any concerns, questions, comments, suggestions, complaints, etc.
Don’t:
-Run the line as TL or Team Member.
-Assign tasksor delegate any task to a team memberon the shop floor. Talk to the supervisor.
-Follow an isolated strategy or plan. Bring all the ideas to the team so we can align and replicate them.
-Feel the need to know it all.
-Provide any feedback regarding some topics you don’t have clear.
-Report out.
-Be resistant to feedback. Don’t take any feedback as personal. It’s all about the job.
General
-Performance Objectives should follow the ROAD program as all in Lucid.
-Office Hours should follow the same as all theOperational Excellenceteam unless the Lean Coach or Sr. Lean Coach sets a different schedule.
-Days off and vacations will be requested by the immediate supervisor (lean Coach or Sr. Lean Coach).
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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