Manager, Paint Operations; 3rd Shift

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.

Our manager of Paint Operations is responsible for managing the shift, ensuring production goals are met and developing a team in our state of the art Paint Department. This role will report the the Sr. Manager of Paint Operations and is located on site in Normal, IL

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice processes. Vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on operational activities
• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance
• Develop in-house systems and procedures to meet the needs of external customers
• Respond to quality issues by putting in containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes (error proofing), and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures
• Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns in new customer contracts
• Ensure that plant schedule for vehicle builds is fulfilled by operation deliverables
• Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate
• Undertake internal and process audits of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Direct reports are:
  Group Leaders Team Leaders and production workers
• Establish and refine quality sign-off instructions, standards and documentation
• Report against agreed quality metrics
• In conjunction with the Supplier Quality Assurance function, reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials on the production area quality
• Produce written reports and make presentations
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Help set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports and ensure KPIs are met

• 5-7 years experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Cross-functional operations in a manufacturing setting
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers to solve quality issues and improve processes
• 3-4 years’ experience working in a painting environment (Pretreatment/E-coat, Sealer, Primer, Basecoat and Clearcoat)
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or experience equivalent

The salary range for this role is $102,000-$127,900 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…