Rivian is 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 position is one of the most important here at Rivian. Our Group Leaders motivate their teams to be their best and drive best practices to hit production milestones. This role specifically will lead a team of Tool & Die Technicians and Toolmakers. This role will report to our Manager of Tool & Die Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of Tool & Die Technicians, Tool Makers and Team leaders in the Stamping area.
- 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 Tool & Die responsibilities 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 Technician activity and manage the performance around that activity to hit team KPIs
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, all 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.
- Must have experience in all Tool & Die production areas.
- 3-5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environment with leadership experience; or a combination of experience and education
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Engineering or Technical bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Highschool Diploma/GED
- Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
- Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.
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.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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