Group Leader, Auto Body Assembly - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Rivian in Normal, IL is seeking a Group Leader to drive production milestones by guiding technicians and shift teams. You will partner with the Body Shop Manager to implement processes and coach staff across the department, reporting to an Operations Manager on site.

The role requires 3-5 years in high-volume manufacturing with leadership, strong understanding of automotive assembly, and familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001. Evening shift 6:30pm–3:30am; on-site; physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in high-volume manufacturing with leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of automotive assembly processes and takt time.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP.
• Experience tracking KPIs like OEE, scrap, downtime, throughput.
• Engineering/technical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of technicians, Team Leaders, and Team Members.
• Train, develop, teach, and evaluate employees.
• Coordinate with production managers on schedules and support.
• Teach and perform department processes; cover as needed.
• Support pilot programs and process improvements.
• Monitor capital and expense spending; manage budgets.
• Assist in hiring, performance reviews, and wage discussions.
• Plan body shop team agenda and ensure scheduling.
• Collaborate with Body Shop Manager on improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Automotive assembly knowledge

Takt time

Quality management systems

KPI analysis

Project management

Education

Engineering or Technical bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Rivian in Normal, IL is seeking a Group Leader to drive production milestones by guiding technicians and shift teams. You will partner with the Body Shop Manager to implement processes and coach staff across the department, reporting to an Operations Manager on site.

The role requires 3-5 years in high-volume manufacturing with leadership, strong understanding of automotive assembly, and familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001. Evening shift 6:30pm–3:30am; on-site; physical requirements apply.