Role SummaryThe primary purpose of the Team Leader is to plan, organize and coordinate the overall daily activities of the Tool & Die Technicians. They will also provide job role coverage in the case of team absence. Additional responsibilities of this role may vary by department. This role is located in Normal, IL and will report to the Manager of Tool & Die Operations.
Responsibilities- Manage day to day Technician 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 Technicians 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 Technicians 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- 8+ years of experience in Tool & Die required
- 5+ years experience working with Class A panels
- 3-5 years of experience working in a high volume Tool & Die or Stamping operation
- Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
- Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $45.00 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 August 26th, 2026.
