Group Leader, GRIT Plastics (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Group Leader to motivate teams and drive best practices to hit production milestones. The role is on site in Normal, IL and reports to the Sr. Manager GRIT Plastics Operations.

The successful candidate will supervise Technicians, Team Leaders, and Team Members, while coordinating with production managers on schedules and support. Requires leadership in a high-volume plastics environment and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in high-volume manufacturing with leadership.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing or automated processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

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 senior leadership to identify and implement processes, equipment, and improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume plastics

Communication skills

Project management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is 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.

Role Summary

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 Sr. Manager GRIT Plastics Operations.

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 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 Sr. leadership to identify and implement processes, equipment, and functional improvements to achieve operational excellence

Qualifications

• 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 Plastics Manufacturing Environment or automated process environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• High School Diploma/GED 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

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $79,700-97,600 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 comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than August 20th, 2026.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Rivian's 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Full-time employee coverage effective first day of employment
• Part-time employee coverage effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].