Manager, Scheduling (Propulsion)

Role Summary:

Leads all Propulsion Scheduling activities and provide in person support to cross functional teams involved, which includes, Production, Material Flow, MES, SAP, Launch, NPI, EOL and Service. Position reports to the Senior Manager of Scheduling onsite in Normal, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Manage/ lead setting up of schedules for Battery, Drive unit and DC/FC shops.
• Responsible over the propulsion scheduling teams for all vehicle models  , ensuring  adherence to the defined scheduling scope and on site production support during operating hours. Scope involves, active participation for suggestions , complaints, training , attendance, overtime and vacation.
• Responsible for build ratio, sequences and management of overall buffer in and outside the factory.
• Responsible for maintaining shiftily, daily and weekly reporting for defined KPI's. Ensuring that cross-shift communication is handed off succinctly.
• Work with program teams on forecasted cross plant requirements and fulfilments activities.
• Ownership of latest part cut ins , new program launches , change in revisions and maintenance of application matrix.
• Work with ERP systems on full shop implementation and find solution, document and align  with cross functional teams in the absence of such system.
• Will require to be part of the daily stand up meetings to discuss tactical level plan and execution.
• Will require to perform daily line walks and provide support to the Production and Production Control teams.
• Work with supply chain teams to ensure the demand signals are matching official plan .
• Risk mitigation and propose deviated plan with minimal impact and communicate risks to all involved stakeholders.
• Work with IT teams to close out open issues and root cause analysis, creating a pareto for various occurrences.
• Responsible for setting up SOP for Propulsion scheduling process and strict adherence with necessary documentation.
• Manage monthly and quarterly performance review with all direct reports and provide constructive feedback and guidance for progression to respective career goals.
• Teaches, plans, and implements the Rivian Production and Quality Network with emphasis on the five core principles.

Qualifications:

• 4-8 years' experience in Automobile industry is a must working with various, MRP, ERP and MES systems.
• 3 years minimum in supervisory role.
• Engineering Degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Electric or Computer science) or MBA in operation management.
• Working knowledge in SQL, Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs.
• Strong leadership skills, experience managing multiple teams preferred.
• Ability to set tasks and responsibilities
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to withstand exposure to solvents, fumes, heat, and odors normally associated with paint application.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.