Group Leader – High-Volume Plastics Manufacturing

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

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.