Manager - Production Planning & Control

Lucid Motors

Lead the production control team in planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements.

Develop and implement production control strategies to improve workflow efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS), capacity planning, and shop floor scheduling in alignment with sales forecasts and inventory targets.

Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering to ensure smooth operations.

Monitor and analyze production performance metrics (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production lead time, and inventory turns; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of ERP/MRP systems and production data.

Identify bottlenecks or potential delays and proactively implement corrective actions.

Lead cross-functional meetings to review production status, forecast changes, and operational challenges.

Oversee raw material and component inventory levels to support production without overstocking.

Support new product introductions and engineering changes from a planning and control perspective.

Develop, coach, and mentor team members to enhance department capability and performance.

Manage, coach and develop a highly performing team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements

Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports

Monitor and ensure that staff under supervision maintain accurate material schedules to get the right materials on site at the right time

Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors

Strong acumen for overall production cost management and maximize plant revenue.

Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, shipping, sales and vehicle dealership systems/ processes.

Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.