What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Production Scheduling position at Rivian?
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
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Production Scheduling to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in overseeing the production scheduling operations, with a specific focus on plant launching. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in automotive manufacturing processes, production scheduling methodologies, and plant launching strategies. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to contribute to the success of a rapidly growing organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the production scheduling team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Develop and implement comprehensive production scheduling strategies, considering factors such as capacity, demand, and resources to optimize production efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and production, to ensure alignment and effective coordination of schedules and activities.
- Analyze production data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate actions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Drive the plant launching process, including the development and execution of detailed launch schedules, resource allocation, and coordination with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of production schedules, ensuring accurate and timely updates to reflect changes in demand, capacity, and resources.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to incorporate product design changes and new model introductions into the production schedules.
- Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address issues to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to production scheduling and plant launching and incorporate them into the organization's processes and strategies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing lean manufacturing principles and promoting a proactive and innovative mindset within the production scheduling team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in production scheduling, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Proven experience in successfully managing and leading production scheduling teams.
- Extensive knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, including familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling methodologies, such as Just-in-Time (JIT), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) systems.
- Demonstrated experience in leading plant launching activities, including the development and execution of launch schedules.
- Proficient in using scheduling and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems, SAP preferable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and implement process improvements.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
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Equal Opportnity
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 accessibility@rivian.com.
