Sr. Manager, In-plant Logistics Engineering
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Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high performing logistics engineering team responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing logistics systems (warehousing, transportation, and distribution) and packaging strategy and solutions.
- Drive strategic initiatives including network design, capacity planning, cost to serve modeling, and logistics performance improvements.
- Design and optimize warehouse layouts, material handling systems, and logistics flows using AutoCAD, simulation tools, and engineering analysis.
- Evaluate and implement automation technologies (e.g., conveyors, ASRS, AGVs, robotics) to enhance productivity and throughput.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including operations, IT, procurement, and 3PL partners to ensure alignment on logistics strategies.
- Oversee RFPs and infrastructure investments related to logistics assets, including new site development or facility expansion.
- Analyze logistics data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Lead lean logistics and continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects.
- Support new product introductions, plant launches, and business expansions by ensuring scalable and efficient logistics solutions.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and corporate policies in logistics operations.
People Management
- Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements.
- Set departmental objectives and KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
- Monitor and ensure that staff under supervision maintain accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time.
- Ensure that the function operates in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to safeguard staff and visitors.
Relationship Management
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on time materials to the production line, avoiding disruption to production.
- Take lead on internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely and effective communication regarding material availability.
- Work with cross functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
- Liaise with stakeholders on product change requests and review and communicate the impact on material planning and schedules.
- Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change processes.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time.
- Design, develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction with the purchasing team.
- Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance alongside the purchasing team.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
- At least 5 years in a managerial or senior leadership role in logistics.
- Experience managing large teams and complex distribution networks.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross functional collaboration skills.
- Proficient with ERP and WMS systems (e.g., SAP).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.
- Financial acumen and capex management; significant experience in inbound logistics within automotive or manufacturing.
- Deep understanding of in plant logistics, flow of parts, warehouse operations, inventory management, packaging engineering, and people management skills.
Additional Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and vacation.
- 401(k) plan.
- Eligibility for Lucid's equity program and discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance.
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