Operations Manager, GA

Lucid Motors; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the General Assembly team to oversee daily production, safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead a team of supervisors, collaborate with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement to meet Lucid's exacting standards.

This on-site role requires 8+ years automotive manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to achieving production goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience; Bachelor's degree required.
• 8 years of automotive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills including coaching and team development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Solid organizational and time management capabilities including prioritization and multitasking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with smart devices and digital tools.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day General Assembly operations, ensuring adherence to quality and productivity goals.
• Lead and develop a team of production supervisors, providing clear guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering to standardize and improve processes for efficiency and training accuracy.
• Manage resources including labor, equipment, and materials to maintain uninterrupted workflows.
• Enforce quality assurance protocols through regular inspections and issue resolution.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for parts and materials, balancing availability and cost control.
• Prepare and present operational reports, maintaining accurate records of production, training, and resource utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

About Lucid Motors

Lucid is driven to design sustainable luxury mobility experiences that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for all. Fueled by a desire to change the world,we’recreating a company where ideas flowfreelyand teamwork transforms innovative concepts into reality. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury EVs, creating new benchmarks on design, performance, and efficiency.

About the Team

The General Assembly Operations team ensures world-class quality and efficiency in vehicle production at our Casa Grande manufacturing facility. We focus on achieving key metrics for safety, quality, delivery, and cost while driving process optimization and fostering collaboration across functions.

About the Role

The Operations Manager oversees daily production activities in General Assembly, leading a team of supervisors and ensuring operational excellence, safety, and quality. This role manages production flow, inventory, and resource planning while supporting continuous improvement to meet Lucid's exacting standards.

What You Own

• Oversee day-to-day General Assembly operations, ensuring adherence to quality and productivity goals.
• Lead and develop a team of production supervisors,providingclear guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering to standardize and improve processes for efficiency and training accuracy.
• Manage resources including labor, equipment, and materials tomaintainuninterrupted workflows.
• Enforce quality assurance protocols through regular inspections and issue resolution.
• Monitor andmaintaininventory levels for parts and materials, balancingavailabilityand cost control.
• Prepare and present operational reports,maintainingaccuraterecords of production, training, and resourceutilization.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with aBachelor’sdegree
• 8years of automotive manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including coaching, conflict management, and team development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Solid organizational and time management capabilities, including prioritization and multitasking.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with smart devices and digital tools.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electricvehicleor premium automotive manufacturing environments.
• Continuous improvement andleanmanufacturing background.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Abilityto stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift on hard surfaces in a production environment.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for handling tools, assembling components, and operating machinery. Requires fine motor skills and grip strength.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing 10–50 lbs. regularly; occasionallifting upto 75 lbs. withassistance.
• Reaching and Bending: Routine reaching above shoulders, bending, and twisting waist, and squatting as part of process and tasks.
• Repetitive Motions: Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movements for tasks such as fastening, positioning, and installing.
• Climbing: Occasional use of steps to access different height level areas.
• PPE Expectations: Must wear required PPE (safety shoes, gloves, protective sleeves,eyeand hearing protection) as per company safety standards.

Work Requirement

Must beonsiteat the Casa Grande, AZ manufacturing facility.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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