Group Leader, Resource Management - R2 Body

About Rivian

Rivianis 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 Group Leader, Resource Management role combines strong experience working in a manufacturing environment with excellent administrative skills and a continuous improvement mindset. This role will have the opportunity to make a critical impact as you work with plant operations and manufacturing leaders and team members, drive appropriate staffing levels and manpower flow along with continuous improvements, and meet and exceed people, safety, quality, cost, and other goals.

The opening will be located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the R2 Body Shop Director.

• Ensure and manage departmental staffing levels to target and manage the flow of people across shifts and departments.
• Support Group Leaders in administering attendance policies and procedures.
• Point of contact for departmental scrap management and develop and support improvement projects.
• Change management leader within the department to support execution of process and product changes.
• RPS: support the implementation and execution of Rivian’s manufacturing system and develop group leader knowledge.
• Deliver team/department performance results.
• Review work force requirements and balancing in body and coordination with other departments.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Meet daily quality goals set by KPIs.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production, safety, and department 5s.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team members performance and capabilities, based upon company KPIs.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives.
• Manage service part/made in house (MIH) schedule supporting respective managers in schedule attainment

To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.

• 2+ years Manufacturing Supervisory Experience (GA, body, paint preferred).
• Must have a good understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.
• Experience with lean manufacturing.
• Process and detail oriented.
• Understanding of labor budgets, KPI's, and efficiency reporting.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills with ability to coach and mentor.
• A four-year degree preferred.
• Specialized knowledge and strong experience in manufacturing operations
• Experience in a high-mix, high-volume environment is highly preferred.
• Experience providing support to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement. Certification is an advantage.

The salary range for this role is $79,700-$99,600 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 and equity awards.
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…