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 primary purpose of the Team Leader is to plan, organize and coordinate the overall daily activities of the Team Members who build our vehicles in our manufacturing plant. 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
- 2+ years of High-Volume Manufacturing experience, with a strong background in general assembly, sub-assembly, or production line environments (Required).
- 1+ year of proven leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience on an assembly line (Required).
- High School Diploma / GED / Equivalency (Required); Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Preferred).
Strong understanding of assembly processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality control standards (e.g., defect identification, torque verification, visual inspections).
Experience operating and troubleshooting common assembly equipment, including hand tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measurement devices.
Advanced Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) for shift handoffs, line-side reporting, and team scheduling.
SAP Proficiency (Required) for managing bill of materials (BOMs), parts pulling, work orders, and production scrap data.
Ability to manage line pacing (takt time), balance assembly workstations, and coordinate parts flow to ensure daily production targets are met safely.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to coach, train, and guide Team Members on correct assembly techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to coordinate cross-training, manage daily workflow, and step in to perform assembly work across all stations to prevent bottlenecks
Physical Requirements
Because Team Leaders are expected to be hands-on, cross-train, and perform departmental work alongside their team, the following physical capabilities are required:
Ability to alternate between standing and walking 8-12 hours per day.
Ability to climb steps to access platforms and workstations.
Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate small to large assembly components and operate hand tools.
Able to position one’s body to access and assemble materials (bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching below the waist, and reaching above the shoulder).
Ability to meet the pushing and pulling requirements for each assembly station (including Push: 45 lbs. / Pull: 35 lbs.).
Pay Disclosure
The salary/hourly range for this role is $25.00 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). These postions will not close before August 17th, 2026.
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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