Lean General Assembly Operations Leader

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Manager, General Assembly at our Normal, IL facility to drive production milestones and lead teams on the shop floor. You will guide lean initiatives, mentor supervisors, and partner with operations to meet KPI targets while delivering quality products.

You will empower teams, manage resources, and advance process improvements within a high-mix, high-volume automotive environment, with exposure to bonus and equity programs.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years working experience in Manufacturing environment (preferably Automotive).
• 5+ years Manufacturing Supervisory Experience (preferably automotive).
• Must have good understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.
• Understanding of labor budgets, KPI's, and efficiency reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to coach and mentor.
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Experience developing departmental plans and priorities.
• Ability to control resources and policy formation.
• Computer literacy including Google Programs
• Problem solving experience – 8D method.
• Manufacturing/assembly process experience.
• Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience.
• 6 Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt desired.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Specialized knowledge and strong experience in manufacturing operations, Experience in a high-mix, high-volume environment is highly preferred.
• Experience providing leadership to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement. Certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Make a critical impact as you work with plant operations and manufacturing leaders and team members, drive continuous improvements and meet and exceed quality, cost and other goals.
• Leverage your strong training and mentorship skills to manage and develop teams while also driving process improvements and serving as a change manager where needed.
• Have the autonomy to make key contributions combined with the support of other managers.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits.
• Have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and/or pursue advancement in our global organization.
• Ensuring the assembly of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet marketplace demand.
• Developing departmental plans and priorities.
• Leveraging your Lean Six Sigma and analytical skills to identify gaps and implement process improvements.
• Supporting managers and supervisors.
• Helping to manage and develop teams.
• Team/department performance results.
• Manpower requirements and balancing in General Assembly and coordination with other departments.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and KPI’s.
• Meeting daily quality goals set by KPI’s.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production, safety, and department 5’s.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company KPI’s.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Mentorship

Project management

Communication

Change management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

Google Apps

Job description

Rivian seeks a Manager, General Assembly at our Normal, IL facility to drive production milestones and lead teams on the shop floor. You will guide lean initiatives, mentor supervisors, and partner with operations to meet KPI targets while delivering quality products.

You will empower teams, manage resources, and advance process improvements within a high-mix, high-volume automotive environment, with exposure to bonus and equity programs.