Production Shift Manager
Lucid Motors
Unknown, Unknown, السعودية
Full-Time
Competitive
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At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine whats possible and shape the future of mobility.
Position Overview:
The General Assembly Production Shift Manager is responsible for leading shift-based production operations within the GA shop, ensuring daily delivery of planned volume, safety, and quality targets. This role provides direct leadership to all production supervisors and shop floor teams, driving execution discipline, operational efficiency, and workforce performance. The position is accountable for achieving production KPIs, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring consistent product quality during both launch and steady-state operations.
Key Responsibilities:
o Production Execution and Output Delivery:
Lead daily production operations to achieve planned volume targets in line with production schedules.
Ensure consistent delivery of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) objectives.
Monitor shift performance and take immediate actions to address any deviations from plan.
Ensure production processes are executed according to defined standards and work instructions.
o Team Leadership and Workforce Management:
Lead and manage all Production Supervisors and shop floor personnel within the assigned shift.
Drive accountability for performance, discipline, and adherence to operational standards.
Ensure proper staffing, skill coverage, and shift resource allocation.
Support development and coaching of supervisors and operators to build a high-performing team.
o Safety and Compliance:
Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Promote a strong safety culture and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
o Quality Assurance and Control:
Ensure production output meets defined quality standards and customer expectations.
Support containment and resolution of quality issues in collaboration with Quality teams.
Enforce standardized work and process discipline to prevent defects. Operational Problem Solving
Lead immediate response to production issues, including line stoppages and bottlenecks.
Coordinate cross-functional support to resolve issues impacting production performance.
Utilize structured problem-solving approaches to address recurring operational challenges.
o Performance Management and Continuous Improvement:
Monitor and report production KPIs including throughput, efficiency, downtime, and scrap.
Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve results.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and process stability.
o Cross-Functional Coordination:
Work closely with Maintenance, Process Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
Escalate issues impacting production readiness and support resolution across functions.
Support launch activities, ramp-up phases, and production readiness reviews.
Skills:
o Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of automotive assembly operations and production processes.
Knowledge of production planning, line balancing, and throughput optimization.
Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs and performance management systems
Understanding of quality systems and defect prevention practices.
o Personal Skills:
Strong leadership and team management capability
Ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced production environment
Excellent problem-solving and conflict management skills
Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
High level of ownership, accountability, and results orientation
o Specific Requirements:
Flexibility to work in shifts and support off-hours, weekends, and ramp-up phases
Experience in new product launches and production ramp-up preferred
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 810 years of experience in automotive production operations or manufacturing leadership roles.
Proven experience managing supervisors and leading large production teams
Strong background in high-volume manufacturing environments
Experience delivering production KPIs including safety, quality, and output
Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
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