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Sr. Manager, Stamping Operations

Normal, United States

About Us:

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:

Our Sr. Manager of Stamping Operations is critical in developing and implementing the strategic vision for our entire Stamping operation. This role is responsible for the leadership and development of Production Managers and ensure our KPIs are met while solving the problems of today as we continue to ramp production for the future. The Sr. Manager of Body Shop Operations will report to the Director of Body Shop, Stamping and Plastics.

Responsibilities:

Develop Key KPI’s for stamping shop and drive continuous improvement activity to reduce changeover time, downtime, and reduce scrap and increase overall shop GSPH
Leverage your strong training and mentorship skills to manage and develop teams while also driving process improvements and serving as a change manager where needed.
Have the autonomy to make key contributions combined with the support of other managers.
Have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and/or pursue advancement in our global organization.
Ensuring the assembly of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet marketplace demand.
Leveraging your Lean Six Sigma and analytical skills to identify gaps and implement process improvements.
Lead and develop Production Managers in the stamping operation
Provide leadership and management for model Stamping Technology programs
Initial concept and advance planning for the scope of work, budget requirements
Manage the milestones and completion of critical path deliverables
Ensure that die program requirements are built with a capable process meeting timing, quality, and investment.
In addition, die program deliverables must also be capable of achieving the production manufacturing process requirements of vertical launch and related KPI's upon delivery.
Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and KPI’s.
Meeting daily quality goals set by KPI’s.
Ensures shop floor organization, production, safety, and department 5S.
Proactively and regularly develops and manages team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company KPI’s.
Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

7-10 years working experience in Manufacturing environment (preferably Automotive).
5+ years Manufacturing Supervisory Experience (preferably automotive)
Minimum 10 years' experience in stamping tool and die development
Bachelor's degree
New model launch experience
Problem solving experience – 8D method.
Manufacturing/assembly process experience.
Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience.
6 Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt desired.
Must have 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 skills with ability to coach and mentor
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills
Ability to work across multiple organizations
Excellent communication skills and proven team building experience

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois Based Applicants: $131,200-164,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Company Statements:

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.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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