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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:
The Material Flow Engineering Manager at Rivian is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, optimizing, and executing the end-to-end material supply chain, from external suppliers directly to the assembly line. The primary goal is to ensure material availability to meet high-volume production targets while maintaining efficiency and safety. This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across the global footprint. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. 

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Advanced Automation and AI Strategy:</li><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and conveyor systems.</li></ul></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strategy and Optimization:<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.g., sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughput.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.</li></ul></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Data & Systems Architecture:<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure data integrity for material tracking and inventory control.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolving operational requirements.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate material replenishment triggers. (Rivian software)</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technology interfaces across the production floor.</li></ul></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Engineering & Layout Design:<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow plans, covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production line.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply routes.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and custom-engineered racking systems.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomics.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle times.</li></ul></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Resource & Project Management:<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metrics.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocation.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standards.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalation.</li></ul></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Documentation & Standard Work:<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variation.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure 'Design for Logistics' principles are applied.</li></ul></li></ul>

Qualifications:
<ul><li>7+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing OEM’s, logistics, or supply chain engineering, with at least 5 years in a formal supervisory or leadership capacity.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>2+ years’ experience with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities.</li><li>Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years’ experience.</li><li>Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results.</li><li>Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).</li><li>Exceptional analytical abilities, proven leadership qualities, and strong communication skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment characterized by ambiguity.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">An MBA or Master's degree.</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience working with Yard Management Systems (YMS).</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.) and data visualization tools (MS PowerBI).</li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-chain solutions accordingly.</li></ul>

Pay Disclosure:
The salary range for this role is $125,000-$157,000 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 and equity awards.  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 <a href="http://rivianbenefits.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rivianbenefits.com</a>.   You can apply for this role through <a href="http://careers.rivian.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">careers.rivian.com</a> (or through <a href="http://internal-careers-rivian.icims.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">internal-careers-rivian.icims.com</a> if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 5/1/2026.

Company Statements:
<h4>Equal Opportunity</h4>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 <a href="mailto:candidateaccommodations@rivian.com?subject=Application%20to%20Rivian%20-%20Assistance%20Request" target="_blank" rel="noopener">candidateaccommodations@rivian.com</a>.<h4>Candidate Data Privacy</h4>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.  Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.  Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.   Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Rivian

Manager, Manufacturing Engineer - Material Flow

Analysis Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Assembly Line

AutoCAD

Automation

Background Investigation

Business Administration

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Conveyor Systems

Cost Analysis

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Data Analysis

Data Quality

Data Sets

Data Visualization Tools

Demographics

Disability Insurance

Documentation Standards

Engineering Management

Ergonomics

Forklift

High Availability

IT Requirements

Industrial Engineering

Information/Data Security (InfoSec)

Inventory Management

Leadership

Logistics

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Manufacturing Management

Manufacturing Systems

Materials Analysis

Materials Engineering

Materials Management

Materials Planning

Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

Materials Tracking

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)

Operational Support

Operations Processes

People Management

Power BI

Process Flow

Process Improvement

Production Volume

Project/Program Management

Prototyping

Quality Metrics

Reference Verification

Resource Management

Safety Process

Safety/Work Safety

Social Media

Software Simulation

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Strategic Analysis

Supplier Optimization

Supply Chain

System Architecture

Systems Engineering

Team Lead/Manager

Technical Leadership

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Warehousing

Writing Skills

[AW]-iCims

Estimated total comp: $50,000-$60,000/year $19-$21/hour base + overtime during peak season + 15-17% profit sharing bonus (paid in December and August) + full benefits. Handle basic warehouse upkeep: weatherproofing, monitoring climate control and fire suppression systems, and coordinating with vendors when specialists are needed.

HOUR

<h1>Warehouse Lead</h1>Bloomington, IL • Full-time, first shiftEstimated total comp: $50,000-$60,000/year $19-$21/hour base + overtime during peak season + 15-17% profit sharing bonus (paid in December and August) + full benefits<h2>Why You'll Want This Job</h2><ul><li>Profit sharing that actually pays out — adds roughly $3-$4/hour on top of base, twice a year</li><li>Health, dental, disability, 401(k), $150 clothing allowance, and paid team-building days</li><li>Real growth path — we promote from within, and our Management Trainee program builds location managers from the ground up</li><li>Family-owned feel with a worldwide footprint — leadership knows your name, decisions get made fast, and you're treated like a partner, not a number</li></ul><h2>The Role</h2>Lead the warehouse team at our Bloomington location. You'll own everything stored in the warehouse — seed, packaging supplies, and other materials — and make sure every shipment goes out accurately and on time. This is hands-on leadership: you'll be on a forklift roughly 75% of the day, working alongside the crew, not watching from an office.<h2>Day-to-Day Responsibilities</h2>Leading the team<ul><li>Direct the daily work of warehouse employees — assigning tasks, setting priorities, and keeping the crew moving</li><li>Train new forklift operators using our certification program</li><li>Lead by example on safety, work ethic, and attention to detail</li></ul>Shipping and receiving<ul><li>Build the daily work schedule so shipments are loaded and ready when customers expect them</li><li>Run accurate inventory counts on every load coming in or going out</li><li>Communicate directly with customers when their seed leaves the location</li><li>Post and release "Hold, Do Not Ship" signs on inventory as needed (with QA support)</li></ul>Inventory and warehouse systems<ul><li>Keep row location data accurate in our warehouse management system</li><li>Track materials and supplies so nothing gets lost, miscounted, or shipped wrong</li></ul>Safety and quality<ul><li>Enforce company safety programs every day — and flag risks before they become problems</li><li>Implement our Quality Management System within the warehouse</li><li>Suggest improvements to safety, layout, and process — we want people who think, not just do</li></ul>Equipment and facility upkeep<ul><li>Run the forklift preventative maintenance program so equipment stays in good shape</li><li>Handle basic warehouse upkeep: weatherproofing, monitoring climate control and fire suppression systems, and coordinating with vendors when specialists are needed</li><li>Implement and monitor a pest control program inside the warehouse</li></ul>Keeping things clean and organized<ul><li>Maintain a neat, clean, organized warehouse and work area at all times — audit-ready, every day</li></ul><h2>What You'll Bring</h2><ul><li>Daily forklift experience (not just a certification)</li><li>Ability to lift 30-70 lb bags repeatedly throughout the day</li><li>Comfort getting on and off a forklift many times a day</li><li>Leadership instincts — the person others naturally turn to for direction</li><li>Strong attention to detail with inventory and paperwork</li><li>Reliable attendance and a long-tenured work history</li><li>Basic computer skills (you'll use our inventory system daily)</li><li>Comfort with basic facility upkeep and knowing when to call in a specialist</li></ul><h2>What the Work Is Really Like</h2>The job runs in seasons. September-March is conditioning and shipping season — high volume, real urgency, overtime hours available. March-September slows down — the focus shifts to organizing, maintenance, and prep for next season. People who like that rhythm tend to stick.You'll be on your feet most of the day in a dusty environment with seed and pollen exposure. PPE is provided, but strong dust or pollen sensitivities aren't a fit for this role.Apply now — we're hiring fast.You should be proficient in:<ul><li>Equipment Troubleshooting</li><li>Skid Steer Operation</li><li>Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills</li><li>Shipping/Receiving</li><li>Warehouse Experience</li><li>Material Handler Experience</li><li>Industrial Cleaning Equipment Operation</li><li>Loading and Unloading Vehicles</li><li>Maintenance and Repair Skills</li><li>Forklift Licensed</li><li>Mechanical Assembly Skills</li><li>Packaging Experience</li><li>Meets Physical Requirements</li><li>Excellent Communication Skills</li><li>Experience in a Manufacturing Environment</li><li>Basic Computer Skills</li></ul>Machines & technologies you'll use:<ul><li>Forklifts</li></ul>

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