Manager Powertrain Production Operations

About Lucid

Lucid develops advanced mobility experiences through innovation, focusing on proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company's vehicles, including Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, aim to redefine their segments by combining range, performance, design, and space. Lucid operates with deep vertical integration, managing design, engineering, and production in-house across its global facilities.

Position Overview

The Manager, Powertrain Production Operations is responsible for the end-to-end 24/7 production execution within the AMP-2 Powertrain facility, encompassing both Drive Unit and HV Battery assembly shops. This role involves establishing the entire production organization from the ground up in a greenfield facility located in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah. Key responsibilities include recruiting and developing all shift employees, implementing shift routines, and driving performance from initial commissioning through volume ramp-up and beyond SOP. The Manager is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People, operating through disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, cross-functional problem-solving, and structured technical ownership transfer to the Saudi workforce. This is a full-time position requiring over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own 24/7 production execution for Drive Unit and HV Battery assembly shops across all shifts.
• Deliver committed production volume, OEE, FPY, and cost-per-unit targets aligned with the AMP-2 business plan.
• Manage the operational budget, including labor, overtime, consumables, and conversion cost performance.
• Build the production organization, including shift managers, supervisors, team leads, and operators.
• Own Safe Launch, run-at-rate, and capacity verification governance through SOP and volume ramp.
• Chair Launch Readiness Reviews, Layered Process Audits, and Process Confirmation routines.
• Lead QRQC / War Room escalation during launch and ramp-up phases.
• Define, cascade, and govern production KPIs: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Environment (SQDCPE).
• Lead tiered accountability (Tier 1–3) daily management routines across the Powertrain shop.
• Drive structured problem-solving and QRQC closure for chronic and acute production issues.
• Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE for all work on or near EV Powertrain equipment.
• Comply with SASO, Saudi MOL, IEC 60204, and functional safety standards (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061).
• Champion Lucid Production System principles: Standardized Work, Kaizen, VSM, and cost-per-unit reduction.
• Establish a safety-first, quality-focused, high-performance culture across the Powertrain shop.
• Establish the Powertrain operating system, organization design, shift model, span of control, competency architecture, and escalation model for 24/7 Drive Unit and Battery operations.
• Own the annual operating plan, manpower, conversion cost, overtime, consumables, and productivity roadmap.
• Build succession, engagement, performance, and Saudization plans for the full production organization.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in production operations, preferably within the automotive or a related manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage production organizations from scratch in greenfield facilities.
• Experience with launch governance, ramp-up, and capacity verification processes.
• Proficiency in defining, cascading, and governing production KPIs (SQDCPE).
• Knowledge of HV safety protocols, including LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as SASO, Saudi MOL, IEC 60204, IATF 1699, ISO 13849, and IEC 62061.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies like Standardized Work, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Ability to build workforce capability through structured OJT, skills matrices, and documented knowledge transfer.

Work Environment

This full-time role is based in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah, within a greenfield facility. The position requires managing 24/7 production operations across multiple shifts, emphasizing a safety-first, quality-focused, and high-performance culture.

Application Information

Lucid is committed to creating exceptional mobility experiences. Qualified candidates are invited to apply for this role to contribute to shaping the future of mobility.