Team Leader, Drive Unit (R1) at Rivian in Normal, IL

Role Summary

The primary purpose of the Team Leader is to plan, organize and coordinate the overall daily activities of the Team Members. They will also provide job role coverage in the case of team absence. Additional responsibilities of this role may vary by department.

Responsibilities

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage day to day team member assignment plan based on available manning and skillsets.
• Ensure team in following standardized work for the area through observations and coaching.
• Maintain 5S and Safety standards through line walks
• Engage with team members to address concerns or issues to promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure team has proper tools and material to perform their jobs
• Ensure standard business practices are followed (For Example: Non- Conforming Material)
• Escalate line conditions to group leader or support staff
• Maintain quality standards through checks and audits
• Complete leader standard work
• Fill in as backfill team member for the area as needed.
• Actively supports management in the planning and execution of the launch, ramp ups and production.
• Lead continuous improvement activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Time in Role: 180 days
• 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.
• Completed all required courses in RLN: Search "Team Leader Development Program" and complete all 7 online classes.
• High School Diploma/ GED/ Equivalency strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Experience with MES Functionality and Recovery
• Knowledge of the NCM Process

Pay Disclosure

The salary/hourly range for this role is $25.50 - $28.00 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. 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 July 7th, 2026.