Group Leader, Material Supply (2nd/3rd Shift)

Rivian • Normal, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader, Material Supply supervises multiple teams responsible for material movement and handling in Rivian’s warehouse or production facility. The role manages inbound, outbound, and internal material flows to support production schedules, including shipment loading and unloading, replenishment, return of dunnage and empty containers, and inventory accuracy. It also oversees non-conforming and scrap material, coordinates operational changes and resolves shortages with cross-functional teams, and maintains standards for equipment use, safety, quality, FIFO, and standardized work.

The Group Leader leads, develops, coaches, trains, and evaluates Team Leaders and Team Members. The position drives performance through KPIs, process improvement, cross-training, collaboration, and effective labor and capacity planning. It is based fully onsite in Normal, Illinois, and is for either second or third shift; flexibility across both shifts is sought. The role reports to the Material Handling Manager.

Requirements

• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to set tasks and responsibilities and drive performance.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Strong team orientation and cross-functional attitude.
• 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 volume and demand planning concepts to establish labor plans.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate using telephone and email.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently standing, sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasionally walking, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds; and close vision and focus adjustment.
• Ability to withstand exposure to solvents, fumes, heat, and odors normally associated with paint application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) software such as SAP.
• Three years of previous warehouse experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• College degree.
• Three years of previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams responsible for material movement and handling within the warehouse or production facility.
• Manage inbound, outbound, and internal replenishment material flows to meet production delivery demands and schedules.
• Oversee loading and unloading inbound materials and returning dunnage and empty containers to suppliers or return centers.
• Manage internal material replenishment and contribute to replenishment methods and material flow strategies.
• Quarantine and disposition non-conforming and scrap material, and resolve issues to minimize material on hold.
• Coordinate operational changes with Quality, Production, and Materials departments.
• Ensure team members properly use and care for material handling equipment.
• Coordinate with Production Control departments to resolve material shortages.
• Develop, implement, and use KPIs to guide business decisions within the team and across warehouse operations.
• Partner with peers, support organizations, and internal customers to improve operational efficiency, remove barriers, communicate priorities, and maintain production supply continuity.
• Support just-in-time delivery and adapt to urgent or last-minute production demands.
• Drive compliance with Standardized Work (SOS) and manage material flows in support of a FIFO strategy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and manage cycle counting.
• Lead, develop, coach, train, and evaluate Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Promote continuous improvement by empowering employees, removing constraints, and resolving problems collaboratively.
• Maintain good labor practices and quality and safety standards in the area of responsibility.
• Maintain employee records related to safety, ergonomics, discrepancies, vacations, attendance, and overtime.
• Document and communicate best practices, problem resolution, and performance data.
• Cross-train teams across different Production Control roles.
• Visit customer locations and plants during major milestone events when required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Insurance benefits, including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan, subject to eligibility.
• Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility.
• May be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed