Group Leader, Resource Management - R2 Body

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

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Group Leader, Resource Management at its Normal, IL facility. You will partner with plant operations and manufacturing leaders to manage staffing and manpower flow, drive continuous improvements, and help meet safety, quality, cost and KPI targets.

Responsibilities include leading staffing across shifts, supporting attendance policies, scrap management, and implementing the Rivian manufacturing system. Strong lean, Six Sigma, and administration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Manufacturing Supervisory Experience (GA, body, paint preferred).
• Must have a good understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.
• Experience with lean manufacturing.
• Process and detail oriented.
• Understanding of labor budgets, KPI's, and efficiency reporting.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills with ability to coach and mentor.
• A four-year degree preferred.
• Specialized knowledge and strong experience in manufacturing operations
• Experience in a high-mix, high-volume environment is highly preferred.
• Experience providing support to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement. Certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and manage departmental staffing levels to target and manage the flow of people across shifts and departments.
• Support Group Leaders in administering attendance policies and procedures.
• Point of contact for departmental scrap management and develop and support improvement projects.
• Change management leader within the department to support execution of process and product changes.
• RPS: support the implementation and execution of Rivian’s manufacturing system and develop group leader knowledge.
• Deliver team/department performance results.
• Review work force requirements and balancing in body and coordination with other departments.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Meet daily quality goals set by KPIs.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production, safety, and department 5s.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team members performance and capabilities, based upon company KPIs.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives.
• Manage service part/made in house (MIH) schedule supporting respective managers in schedule attainment

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Lean manufacturing

Process oriented

Communication & administration

Lean Six Sigma/CI

Labor budgets & KPIs

Coaching/mentoring

Manufacturing operations knowledge

High-mix, high-volume

Managerial support to staff

Continuous improvement

Education

Four-year degree preferred

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis 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, Resource Management role combines strong experience working in a manufacturing environment with excellent administrative skills and a continuous improvement mindset. This role will have the opportunity to make a critical impact as you work with plant operations and manufacturing leaders and team members, drive appropriate staffing levels and manpower flow along with continuous improvements, and meet and exceed people, safety, quality, cost, and other goals. The opening will be located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the R2 Body Shop Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and manage departmental staffing levels to target and manage the flow of people across shifts and departments.
• Support Group Leaders in administering attendance policies and procedures.
• Point of contact for departmental scrap management and develop and support improvement projects.
• Change management leader within the department to support execution of process and product changes.
• RPS: support the implementation and execution of Rivian’s manufacturing system and develop group leader knowledge.
• Deliver team/department performance results.
• Review work force requirements and balancing in body and coordination with other departments.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Meet daily quality goals set by KPIs.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production, safety, and department 5s.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team members performance and capabilities, based upon company KPIs.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives.
• Manage service part/made in house (MIH) schedule supporting respective managers in schedule attainment

Qualifications

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.

• 2+ years Manufacturing Supervisory Experience (GA, body, paint preferred).
• Must have a good understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.
• Experience with lean manufacturing.
• Process and detail oriented.
• Understanding of labor budgets, KPI's, and efficiency reporting.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills with ability to coach and mentor.
• A four-year degree preferred.
• Specialized knowledge and strong experience in manufacturing operations
• Experience in a high-mix, high-volume environment is highly preferred.
• Experience providing support to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement. Certification is an advantage.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $79,700-$99,600 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 March 17th, 2026.

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.

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AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

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