Team Leader, GRIT Plastics (2nd Shift)

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

Operations & Workflow

• Manage day-to-day team member assignment plans based on available manning and skillsets.

• Provide line coverage (backfill) for team members as needed (e.g., attendance gaps, emergency breaks).

• Actively support management in the planning and execution of launch, ramp-ups, and daily production.

• Support the Group Leader in rebalancing work based on business needs (e.g., rerating, over cycle stations).

• Perform on-line repairs without disrupting team members' standardized work.

Standardized Work & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure the team follows standardized work and work standards through regular observation, coaching, and audits.

• Create and maintain standardized work for each station.

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities, such as improving productivity and reducing defects.

• Train new team members in all standardized work processes as needed.

• Identify useful improvements from other areas for fast gain.

Quality & Problem Solving

• Maintains, deploys and enforces all Rivian Production Systems (RPS) Standards.

• Maintain quality standards through hourly audits and checks.

• Respond to Andon calls promptly, performing basic troubleshooting (e.g., equipment resets, quick product repairs) to return to standardized work.

• Solve problems 1x1 within your scope of control and escalate systemic or larger issues to the Group Leader or support staff.

• Process scrap immediately, ensuring causes are identified and prevention

• countermeasures are implemented.

• Communicate quality reports hourly and create awareness among team members as a first countermeasure.

Administrative & Safety

• Maintain 5S and safety standards through regular line walks and hazard reporting.

• Ensure team members have the proper tools, materials, and equipment to perform their jobs.

• Complete leader standard work and maintain accurate Hour x Hour boards, addressing direct and root cause countermeasures.

• Ensure standard business practices are followed (e.g., Non-Conforming Material management).

• Engage with team members to address concerns and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

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.

• Time in Role:  90 days

• All internal candidates must complete all required courses in RLN: Search "Become a Team Leader: Development Program" and complete all 6 online classes.

• High School Diploma/ GED/ Equivalency strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Proficiency with Google systems (docs, sheets, slides, Gmail)

• 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 materials.

• Able to position one’s body to access and assemble materials (bending                squatting/stooping/kneeling/reaching below waist and above shoulder).

• Additionally, Team Members are expected to cross-train and perform work in each department and are therefore expected to be able to meet the pushing and pulling requirements for each department, which include (Push/Pull):      LOC: 45 lbs. / 35 lbs.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $28.00 per hour 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 October 9th, 2026