Lean Systems Coach

Lucid Motors
King Abdullah Economic City, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Individual Contributor
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills

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What success looks like

  • Supporting the development & implementation of the Lucid Production System’s lean manufacturing programs
  • Driving Lean manufacturing culture
Typical background
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required Industrial, Mechanical, Production Engineering preferred

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Lean Systems Coach
  • Coming from Manufacturing Engineer
  • Coming from Continuous Improvement Specialist

Skills & requirements

Required

Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering3+ Years Of Related ExperienceExperience Working In An Automotive OEMLean Manufacturing Principles

Preferred

Industrial, Mechanical, Production EngineeringExperience In Continuous Improvement

Stack & domain

Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementCost OptimizationProblem SolvingStandardization6s (5s Plus Safety)Excellent InterpersonalWrittenOral Communication SkillsAutomotiveManufacturingLean SystemsProduction

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors via Greenhouse

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 Lean Systems Coach will report to the Lean Systems Manager and will be responsible for supporting the development & implementation of the Lucid Production System’s lean manufacturing programs.  This includes taking a hands-on, on-the-shop floor role in driving Lean manufacturing culture, continuous improvement, cost optimization, Problem Solving, standardization, cost optimization & other tools. The Lean Systems Coach will work with team members from all levels of the organization to support and lead projects to improve safety, minimize production issues and costs, and enhance vehicle quality. They will develop, implement, and maintain tools, systems, and training needed to optimize engagement in the operations performance continuous improvement.

You Will:

Ensure Lucid Production System principles are implemented across all operational areas

Optimize employee engagement in all Lucid Production System’ programs

Assist in eliminating roadblocks to Continuous Improvement

Train and coaching, all levels and functions in lean principles and their applications

Facilitates LPS program review meetings

Conduct layered audits and process reviews

Lead and support departmental Gemba walks

Monitor departmental performance and analyze data to identify focused opportunities for reducing costs and improving productivity, utilization, and quality

Support Manufacturing initiatives that ensure factory performance objectives are met in all key performance areas

Develop, implement, and maintain Lean tools, systems, and procedures for lean programs, with a current emphasis on problem solving, performance management, continuous improvement, 6S (5S plus Safety), and standardization

Champion regular Kaizen workshops with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement opportunities

Utilize Business Process Automation tools to ensure proper monitoring for the operation performance

Manage work instruction software and ensure standard compliance beside authoring and control needed changes

You Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required Industrial, Mechanical, Production Engineering preferred

3+ years of related experience required

Experience working in a automotive OEM required 

Automotive Manufacturing continuous improvement experience, Relative Lean role experience is a plus

Learn manufacturing principles, well versed in both theory and hands on practice

Motivation with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Skilled in coaching/mentoring in on-the-job application of new skills

Ability to lead without authority

Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality controls, logistics, and other areas of manufacturing

Knowledge of TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance or similar maintenance programs

Kaizen Event Facilitation

Solid problem-solving background, including but not limited to 8D methodology

Lean tools techniques such as time studies, data analysis, capacity analysis, work instructions

Strong presentation development skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Industrial Engineering techniques such as time studies, data analysis, capacity analysis, work instruction development

 

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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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

 

Source: Lucid Motors careers (Greenhouse)

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