The Operational Excellence Lean Coach will play a crucial role in advancing the Lucid Production System’s (LPS) lean portfolio. This position requires a proactive, hands-on approach on the shop floor to drive Continuous Improvement, 6S, Structured Problem-Solving, and standardization initiatives. The Lean Coach will collaborate with teams across all levels of the organization to lead and support strategies aimed at enhancing safety, reducing production issues and costs, and improving vehicle quality. Additionally, the Lean Coach will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining tools, systems, and training programs to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement.
You Will:
• Drive employee engagement in all lean programs.
• Lead roadblock elimination to enable Continuous Improvement.
• Develop talent by training and coaching Leadership in Lean Principles, their applications, and benefits.
• Facilitate Lean Program review meetings.
• Analyze audit results and process reviews, facilitating the action plan definition.
• Lead and support departmental Gemba walks.
• Own LPS data visualization and analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tools, systems, and procedures for the Operational Excellence portfolio, with a current emphasis on Problem-Solving, Continuous Improvement, 6S, and standardization.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement Continuous Improvement initiatives.
You Bring:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or Engineering preferred, or 4+ years of related experience required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment required.
• 2+ years of direct work experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma.
• Previous experience in quality, operations, or engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, and Quality Core Tools, both theoretical and practical.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring team members in the on-the-job application of new skills, adaptable to different personal and learning styles.
• Ability to lead without authority, can also act as an individual contributor, and work effectively in team environments.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at various levels within the organization.
• Ability to shift priorities as required by the needs of the business.
• Experience in Kaizen Event facilitation.
• Solid Problem-solving background, including but not limited to 8D methodology.
• Proficiency in Industrial Engineering techniques such as time studies, data analysis, capacity analysis, and work instructions.
• Strong presentation development skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Scope:
An Operational Excellence Lean Coach position will provide comprehensive and strategic support to the entire organization as detailed in the Operational Excellence organization chart.
Operational Excellence Lean Coach will strategically ensure deep and impactful engagement with production and support teams, including the Leadership Team, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Team Members, and critical support functions such as Logistics, Manufacturing, and Maintenance. This role demands a proactive approach to fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement to ensure the seamless integration and growth of the Lucid Production System and Lean principles across all levels of the department.
This role will also lead the control of the Non-Conforming Material management in the corresponding areas per standards and procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The OpEx Lean Coach will have these assignments as her/his main responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy:
- Serve as a role model for all LPS Standards at Lucid Motors.
- Develop and implement LPS and Lean Strategies aligned with the organization's goal.
- Act as a change agent and role model to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership to design the new strategies required by the organization aligned with the vision and priorities.
Coaching:
- Develop LPS capabilities by providing coaching to employees, from front-line workers to the management team.
- Conduct regular Gemba Walks to observe processes, engage with employees, follow up, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of Lean initiatives.
Training and Development:
- Design LPS Program training material and have an active participation in the delivery to build internal expertise.
- Create training standards and maintain materials and documentation updated.
Process Improvement:
- Lead and support Lean Projects to improve process efficiency, waste reduction, cost optimization, and enhance quality.
- Utilize and promote the application of LPS tools and methodologies to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Track Operational Excellence Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitate problem-solving sessions and Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.
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