Group Leader, R2 Battery (Afternoon Shift)

The Group Leader position is one of the most important here at Rivian. Our group leaders motive their teams to be their best and drive best practices to hit production milestones. Our team members and team leaders rely on the direction and support of their Group leaders for every shift to provide leadership and motivation. This role is on site in Normal, IL and will report to the Battery Operations Manager.

Direct supervision of Technicians, Team Leaders, and Team Members

Responsible for training, developing, teaching, and evaluating employees

Maintains a high-quality relationship with production managers regarding schedules and needed support

Performs and teaches all processes and assignment within the department with the ability to fill in as needed

Support and participate in pilot programs and change activities

Monitoring and control of capital and expense spending

Determine team member activity

May perform other duties as assigned

Plans and establishes battery team agenda and ensures performance scheduling

Works with Battery Operations Manager to identify and implement processes, equipment, and functional improvements to achieve operational excellence

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.

3-5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environment with leadership experience; or a combination of experience and education

Engineering or Technical bachelor’s degree is preferred

Experience with Materials Requirement Planning “MRP” Software such as SAP Preferred.

Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience

Demonstrated project management skills

Working knowledge in Google programs, docs, sheets, slides etc.

Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day

Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds

Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather