
Group Leader, R2 Body (Day Shift)
Job Description
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 located on site in Normal, IL and will report to the Operations Leader on the R2 Body Team.
+ 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 including recommendation of hiring, firing, performance, wage, and salary reviews
+ May perform other duties as assigned
+ Plans and establishes body shop team agenda and ensures performance scheduling
+ Works with the Body Shop Manager to identify and implement processes, equipment, and functional improvements to achieve operational excellence
+ Night Shift hours will be 6pm-3am
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
+ Must have experience in a high-volume Body shop Manufacturing Environment or automated process environment
+ Demonstrated project management skills
+ Engineering or Technical bachelor’s degree is preferred
+ 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
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