Assistant Manager, Production Planning & Control

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. When you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Job Overview

The Deputy Manager - Production Planning & Control leads effective coordination between multiple stakeholders including sales, manufacturing, logistics, finance, procurement, and government affairs. This role develops strategic production plans and forecasts to satisfy Lucid customers, maximize plant asset utilization, maintain revenue, balance labor law requirements, and ensure zero downtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production control team in planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and implement production control strategies to improve workflow efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS), capacity planning, and shop floor scheduling in alignment with sales forecasts and inventory targets.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics (KPIs) such as on time delivery, production lead time, and inventory turns; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of ERP/MRP systems and production data.
• Identify bottlenecks or potential delays and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross functional meetings to review production status, forecast changes, and operational challenges.
• Oversee raw material and component inventory levels to support production without overstocking.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes from a planning and control perspective.
• Monitor and ensure accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time.
• Operate in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain overall production cost management and maximize plant revenue.

Qualifications

• Strong acumen for overall production cost management and plant revenue optimization.
• Deep understanding of end to end manufacturing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, shipping, sales, and vehicle dealership systems/processes.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or team lead role within logistics.
• Experience managing large teams and complex distribution networks.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401(k). 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.

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