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Group Leader, Plastics (3rd Shift at Rivian in Normal, IL
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Job Description
Role Summary
The Group Leader position is one of the most important here at Rivian. Our group leaders motive their teams to be their best and drive best practices to hit production milestones. Our team members and team leaders rely on the direction and support of their Group leaders for every shift to provide leadership and motivation. This role is located in Normal, IL and will report to the Operations Manager in the Plastics Department
Responsibilities
Direct supervision of technicians, Team Leaders, and Team Members
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 processes and assignment 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
May perform other duties as assigned
Plans and establishes plastics team agenda and ensures performance scheduling
Works with the Plastics Operations Manager to identify and implement processes, equipment, and functional improvements to achieve operational excellence
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.
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
High School 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
Pay Disclosure
The salary range for this role is $79,700-$97,700 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. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than January 30th, 2026.