Group Leader – Auto Assembly (3rd Shift)

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with ESPP

Equity awards potential

Paid time off & sick leave

Job summary

Rivian Automotive is seeking a Group Leader for its Normal, IL site. You will lead technicians, Team Leaders, and team members to achieve production milestones, mentor staff, and collaborate with production managers to optimize schedules and support.

The role requires strong leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of automotive processes and KPIs. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of automotive assembly processes, takt time, and assembly line balancing.
• Familiarity with automotive quality management systems and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP).
• Experience tracking, analyzing, and improving manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, scrap rates, downtime, and throughput.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Engineering or Technical bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
• May work in a dusty, hot/cold environment with noise.

Responsibilities

• 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 assignments 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 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume manufacturing

Automotive assembly

Quality management systems

KPIs tracking & improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PPAP

APQP

Job description

Rivian Automotive is seeking a Group Leader for its Normal, IL site. You will lead technicians, Team Leaders, and team members to achieve production milestones, mentor staff, and collaborate with production managers to optimize schedules and support.

The role requires strong leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of automotive processes and KPIs. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability