Team Leader, Material Supply (Various Shifts

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 primary purpose of the Team Leader is to plan, organize and coordinate the overall daily activities of the Team Members who build our vehicles in our manufacturing plant. They will also provide job role coverage in the case of team absence. Additional responsibilities of this role may vary by department.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage day to day team member assignment plan based on available manning and skillsets.

• Ensure team in following standardized work for the area through observations and coaching.

• Maintain 5S and Safety standards through line walks.

• Engage with team members to address concerns or issues to promote continuous improvement.

• Ensure team has proper tools and material to perform their jobs.

• Ensure standard business practices are followed (For Example: Non
  - Conforming Material).

• Escalate line conditions to group leader or support staff.

• Maintain quality standards through checks and audits.

• Complete leader standard work.

• Fill in as backfill team member for the area as needed.

• Actively supports management in the planning and execution of the launch, ramp ups and production.

• Lead continuous improvement activities as needed.

• 2+ years of High-Volume Manufacturing Experience

• 1+ year of proven leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment

• High School Diploma/ GED/ Equivalency strongly preferred.

• Advanced Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) for production tracking, reporting, and team scheduling.

• SAP Proficiency (Required) for managing work orders, inventory, and production data.

• Fork Truck / Tugger Certified (Current certification preferred; ability to evaluate and safely guide operators required).

• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to coach, train, and guide Team Members.

• Ability to coordinate cross-training, manage daily workflow, and step in to perform work across all departments to ensure production goals are met.

• Capability to uphold and enforce safety, quality, and performance standards.

Because Team Leaders are expected to be hands‑on, cross‑train, and perform departmental work alongside their team, the following physical capabilities are required:

• Ability to alternate between standing and walking 8-12 hours per day
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• Ability to climb steps to access platforms and workstations.

• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials.

• Able to position one's body to access and assemble materials (bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching below the waist, and reaching above the shoulder).

• Ability to meet the pushing and pulling requirements for each department (including Push: 45 lbs. / Pull: 35 lbs.).

The salary/hourly range for this role is $25.00 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at

This position will not close before August 14th, 2026.

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…