Lead L&D Program Manager, EHS&S

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

The Lead L&D Program Manager, EHS&S is the key learning partner for environmental health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across our Normal, IL manufacturing plant. You'll drive scalable, high‑impact training programs that improve frontline safety behaviors, enhance compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, and embed a proactive safety culture. This role blends strategic program design with hands‑on facilitation, partnering closely with shop leadership and EHS&S subject‑matter experts to ensure safety excellence across Battery, Plastics, Paint, GA, and beyond.

• Protecting our people is the foundation of everything we do.
• As we scale, the need for robust, tech‑enabled safety learning grows.
• This role ensures every shop team member is trained, equipped, and empowered to operate safely‑today and into the future.
• You’ll enable EHS&S training innovation, maintain compliance, and ensure knowledge transfer in one of the most dynamic manufacturing environments in the country.

• Own the EHS&S training strategy across all shop floors; develop scalable, high‑impact programs that address plant‑specific risks.
• Conduct gap analyses and stakeholder interviews to identify safety training priorities and KPIs.
• Partner with EHS&S, Operations, and Enterprise L&D to ensure alignment, coordination, and impact.

• Design and deploy digital and live training experiences using adult learning theory.
• Author e‑learning modules, simulations, and safety briefings using Articulate Rise, Camtasia, and Synthesia.
• Deliver New Hire Orientation safety content and facilitate key in‑person sessions.
• Certify and manage a bench of internal safety trainers across shifts.

• Track compliance across OSHA‑mandated programs and internal training protocols.
• Manage LMS assignments and completions (RLN platform) in coordination with Enterprise L&D.
• Monitor feedback, issue evaluations, and iterate for effectiveness and engagement.

• 5+ years in EHS&S and L&D roles in a manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory frameworks
• Strong technical knowledge of plant processes and safety risks
• Proficiency in instructional design, facilitation, and learning evaluation
• Advanced project management and stakeholder influence skills
• Familiarity with LMS systems and course authoring tools

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments
• Multilingual (Spanish/French)
• Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, CSP, CHST)
• Strong command of Google Suite, AI video tools, and Articulate 360

Salary Range for Normal, IL-based applicants: $125,800 – $157,200 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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