Group Leader, Maintenance (Stamping)

Rivian•Normal, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Group Leader manages the day-to-day functions of the maintenance team at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois facility and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. The role oversees preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime and production-line disturbances. The Group Leader provides hands-on expertise to team members, supports equipment introductions and maintenance planning, and leads team training, safety, and development. The position may require off-site travel for training and equipment buy-offs, as well as occasional weekend and extended-day work.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.
Previous maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing facility.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 3–5 years of equivalent professional experience in a plant maintenance leadership position.
Ability to read and interpret governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work weekends and extended days on an occasional basis.
Ability to travel, drive a motor vehicle, and communicate by telephone and email.
Frequently stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach, and talk or hear; occasionally walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day functions of the maintenance team.
Provide hands-on assistance and expertise to team members performing maintenance functions.
Assign and track preventive maintenance activities.
Oversee training and safety for the entire Shop team.
Support strategic planning for line maintenance efficiency.
Support the introduction of new equipment.
Create and manage team-member development plans.
Set up and manage spare parts.
Build a workforce representative of diversity initiatives.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, welding, and robotic systems.
Create a preventive maintenance system that minimizes production-line disturbances.
Build strong team-member relations and support people development through coaching and mentoring, with a focus on teamwork.
Travel off-site for training and equipment buy-offs when needed.