Production Control Planning Engineer

SupportFinity™; Ghran; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Production Control Planning Engineer to optimize production schedules and manage inventory requirements. This role involves collaborating with multiple departments to enhance production efficiency and maintain quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and at least three years of experience in the automotive sector. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are offered, including medical insurance and a potential equity program.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k

Equity program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production control operations in the automotive field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Ability to use data to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the master production schedule and daily production plans.
• Maintain relationships between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and sales.
• Prepare production forecasts and capacity analyses.
• Streamline the scheduling process using ERP systems.
• Work closely with logistics to ensure seamless delivery of products.

Skills

Production control operations

Automotive manufacturing knowledge

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer proficiency

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

SAP

Job description

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

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Production Control Planning Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Production Control Manager.

He/she will work with cross-functional departments to schedule production according to customer orders and inventory requirements. Duties include reviewing daily and weekly production plans, monitoring and reporting on the execution of plans, and optimizing the flow of materials and products through the factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Production Control Manager to assist in the development of master production schedule and daily production plans to obtain maximum utilization of labor, tools, and equipment for all manufacturing and material handling operations. (BIW, Paint, GA, Powertrain).
• Maintains relationships between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and sales departments to coordinate production scheduling and NPI.
• Prepares production forecasts and capacity analysis.
• Assist in developing and maintaining production control systems and uses the ERP (SAP or similar) system to streamline the scheduling process.
• Work closely with Lucid logistics team to ensure seamless delivery of lineside product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience of production control operations in the automotive field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including cross-functional teams in multiple locations.
• Analytical skills, including the creation and interpretation of reports and ability to use data to solve problems.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning and Manufacturing Execution System software.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to respond to manufacturing process and system problems.
• Financial acumen related to inventory valuation, cost savings, and budget control.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. 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. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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