Production Team Lead

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s 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 what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Position Overview   Lead daily laser production operations within Stamping Ops. to achieve safe, stable, and efficient delivery of production targets. The role is responsible for shift coordination, manpower assignment, line readiness, laser production tracking, quality containment, downtime escalation, team communication, 5S, and support of continuous improvement activities.  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production team members during the shift to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Review production plan, part numbers, material requirements, manpower allocation, and line readiness before start of shift.
• Coordinate laser line set-up, material flow, equipment readiness, production start-up, and first-off approval activities.
• Monitor production output, downtime, scrap, quality performance, line speed, alarms, and abnormal conditions throughout the shift.
• Use production systems, HMI, and machine interfaces to support fault recovery, verify equipment status, and escalate repeated or critical issues.
• Ensure first-off, in-process, and final quality checks are completed and quality concerns are contained per escalation process.
• Coach operators on standard work, safe behavior, defect recognition, shift handover discipline, and basic troubleshooting. 
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, material handling, engineering, and production supervision for issue resolution. 
• Maintain accurate shift records including output, downtime reasons, scrap, manpower, quality issues, and open actions. 
• Drive 5S, housekeeping, abnormality reporting, and continuous improvement actions within the production area.

Skills

• Strong understanding of laser production line operations, material flow, product quality requirements, and shop floor production flow.
• Ability to lead a shift team, assign work, give clear direction, and maintain discipline against standard work. 
• Knowledge of HMI / machine interface systems for alarms, line status, fault recovery, and escalation support.
• Good problem-solving capability for downtime, quality defects, material flow issues, equipment interruptions, and production disruptions.
• Effective communication with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and material handling teams. 
• Ability to train operators, support certification requirements, and reinforce safety, quality, and 5S standards. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical associate degree (automotive manufacturing preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in stamping, production operations, or related manufacturing processes. Previous team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, stamping, laser production line operation, metal processing, or related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous team leader, senior operator, line lead, or shift coordination experience preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of quality checks, non-conformance reporting, downtime tracking, 5S, and safe material handling required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, support overtime when required, and communicate shift status clearly in English. 

 

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s 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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