Manufacturing Group Leader - Lean Ops & Staffing

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

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.