Lean Systems Coach

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 133,920 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lean Systems Coach to enhance the manufacturing processes through lean principles. The role includes driving culture change, leading continuous improvement projects, and optimizing employee engagement across operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and over three years of experience in automotive manufacturing, specializing in lean tools and methodologies. Excellent communication and mentoring skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in lean roles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong background in production processes and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean manufacturing culture on the shop floor.
• Lead projects to minimize production issues and costs.
• Train and coach employees on lean principles.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lean Systems Coach reports to the Lean Systems Manager and will support the development and implementation of the Lucid Production System's lean manufacturing programs.

Responsibilities

• Take a hands‑on on‑the‑shop floor role in driving Lean manufacturing culture, continuous improvement, cost optimization, problem solving, standardization, and other tools.
• Work with team members from all levels of the organization to support and lead projects that improve safety, minimize production issues and costs, and enhance vehicle quality.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tools, systems, and training needed to optimize engagement in the operations performance continuous improvement cycle.
• Ensure Lucid Production System principles are implemented across all operational areas.
• Optimize employee engagement in all Lucid Production System programs.
• Assist in eliminating roadblocks to continuous improvement.
• Train and coach all levels and functions in lean principles and their applications.
• Facilitate LPS program review meetings.
• Conduct layered audits and process reviews.
• Lead and support departmental Gemba walks.
• Monitor departmental performance and analyze data to identify focused opportunities for reducing costs and improving productivity, utilization, and quality.
• Support manufacturing initiatives that ensure factory performance objectives are met in all key performance areas.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Lean tools, systems, and procedures for lean programs, with emphasis on problem‑solving, performance management, continuous improvement, 6S, 5S plus Safety, and standardization.
• Champion regular Kaizen workshops with cross‑functional teams to implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Utilize Business Process Automation tools to ensure proper monitoring of operation performance.
• Manage work instruction software and ensure standard compliance while authoring and controlling needed changes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required (Industrial, Mechanical, or Production Engineering preferred).
• 3+ years of related experience required.
• Experience working in an automotive OEM required.
• Automotive manufacturing continuous improvement experience.
• Relative lean role experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles; well‑versed in both theory and hands‑on practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring in on‑the‑job application of new skills.
• Ability to lead without authority.
• Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality controls, logistics, and other areas of manufacturing.
• Knowledge of TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, or similar maintenance programs.
• Kaizen event facilitation experience.
• Solid problem‑solving background, including but not limited to 8D methodology.
• Experience with lean tools techniques such as time studies, data analysis, capacity analysis, and work instructions.
• Strong presentation development skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Industrial engineering techniques such as time studies, data analysis, capacity analysis, and work instruction development.