Paint Shop Manager
Lucid Motors
- California
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide strategic direction for the overall paint shop operations.
- Collaborate with leadership to align paint shop goals with organizational objectives.
- Ensure the effective implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Team Management:
- Supervise and mentor the Paint Shop Launch team.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Provide guidance on project prioritization and resource allocation.
- Operational Oversight:
- Monitor the execution of the paint shop manufacturing validation plan, emphasizing alignment with ramp-up schedules and plant build restrictions.
- Review and assess the effectiveness of ergonomic reviews and corrective actions in the Paint Shop.
- Evaluate the success of Paint Shop training and workshop plans.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Facilitate effective communication between the Paint Shop team, cross-functional teams, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Plant Launch manager to ensure overall new projects alignment.
- Problem Resolution:
- Provide support and guidance to the Paint Shop team in addressing challenges and resolving issues.
- Participate in problem resolution teams, ensuring that effective processes are utilized.
- Quality:
- Oversee the implementation of quality control plans and standards for paint shop operations.
- Collaborate with Quality Systems to ensure quality plans are executed effectively.
- Resource Management:
- Work with the logistics Manager to coordinate and validate the material plan for Paint.
- Assess resource needs and provide support in acquiring additional resources as required.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Review and analyze reports on the Paint Shop's status, providing insights and recommendations.
- Utilize production knowledge to assess major design, tooling, and specification issues, pulling in additional support as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in automotive industry at reputable OEMs, with a strong background in paint shop operations, high automation level, and launch activities.
- Proven leadership and managerial skills, with experience overseeing cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in a leadership role overseeing paint and coatings industry operations.
- Additional Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Flexibility in work schedule is required (including evenings and weekends, as needed).
- Required