Production Operations Manager, Stamping

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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 currently seeking a Production Operations Manager, Stamping. In this role, you manage the safe and efficient day-to-day and future planning for the Lucid Stamping Operations in Casa Grande, AZ.

You Will:

• Maintain staffing plans and lead "hands-on" in all areas of production. Lead by example.
• Implement training programs for all production processes within the paint department.
• Manage SPEQDC (Safety, People, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost) indicators for stamping production.
• Track production downtime and implement resolutions to production deficiencies.
• Balance workforce and create work schedules to meet production demands.
• Enforce requirements/standards/process control plans.
• Lead production teams during all build phases and interface with all departments to foster a highly productive manufacturing system.
• Feedback opportunities to design for manufacturability of the vehicle.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste.
• Manage reprocess areas to drive quality/production efficiencies/root cause problem resolution.
• Create an environment where all employees are valued for their contributions and understand their impact on the company's success.
• Ensure all employees follow industry-standard health and safety guidelines.
• Enforce standardized work processes and enforce the passion for detail.
• Drive world-class quality for our luxury vehicles through in-station process control and driving defect resolution to the point of fit.
• Lead the team in implementing processes to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department.
• Analyze and control change costs, schedule delays, and quality issues over the course of production shifts.
• Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members.
• Set production goals and communicate them to all production staff.
• Coordinate with process engineering/automation and materials for improvement activities.
• Work with maintenance to implement regular "PMs."
• Maintenance – preventative and predictive for Stamping dies and stamping equipment.
• Continuous improvement / machine design / requisition.
• Comprehensive spare parts inventory.
• Safety of operators and technicians.
• Improve efficiency, balance production lines, reduce changeover times.
• People Development.
• Great communicator, motivator, team builder.
• Create a positive work environment.
• Operator training, job development, cross-training.
• Design weekly / daily work schedules.
• Weekly safety meetings.
• Improve attendance, reduce overtime.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Tool & Die, Millwright, Rigging or Electrical Apprenticeship with experience preferred.
• 8+ years of Operational Management preferably in a high-volume automotive stamping manufacturing environment required.
• Tandem, progressive, blanking, and transfer stamping required.
• Extensive aluminum Class A, BIW, and Closures experience with focus best in class DFM and manufacturing practices.
• The ability to travel internationally.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills with the heart of a servant leader.
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques – tooling, metal stamping, assembly, and testing.
• Working knowledge of production and quality control procedures used in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Effective skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of individuals from varying economic, social, and educational backgrounds in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, time management, and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of material properties, mechanics of materials, and how these materials react when subjected to varying stamping con