Lead Paint Operations Manager — Automotive Coatings (Equity Eligible)

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); Presencial; USD 102.000 - 128.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rivian Automotive in Normal, IL is seeking a Manager of Paint Operations to lead the shift, ensure production goals are met and develop a high-performing team in the Paint Department. This on-site role reports to the Sr. Manager of Paint Operations and is located on site in Normal, IL.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive paint processes, strong leadership, and a track record of implementing process improvements that boost quality and throughput.

Formación

• 5-7 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• 3-4 years in a painting environment (Pretreatment/E-coat, Sealer, Primer, Basecoat and Clearcoat).

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice processes. Vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on operational activities
• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance
• Develop in-house systems and procedures to meet the needs of external customers
• Respond to quality issues by putting in containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes (error proofing), and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures
• Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns in new customer contracts
• Ensure that plant schedule for vehicle builds is fulfilled by operation deliverables
• Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate
• Undertake internal and process audits of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Direct reports are: Group Leaders Team Leaders and production workers
• Establish and refine quality sign-off instructions, standards and documentation
• Report against agreed quality metrics
• In conjunction with the Supplier Quality Assurance function, reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials on the production area quality
• Produce written reports and make presentations
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Help set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports and ensure KPIs are met

Conocimientos

Leadership

Manufacturing

Cross-functional

Quality improvement

Paint operations

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Descripción del empleo

Rivian Automotive in Normal, IL is seeking a Manager of Paint Operations to lead the shift, ensure production goals are met and develop a high-performing team in the Paint Department. This on-site role reports to the Sr. Manager of Paint Operations and is located on site in Normal, IL.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive paint processes, strong leadership, and a track record of implementing process improvements that boost quality and throughput.