Manager, Vehicle Operations

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.

Are you a proven leader ready to run our day-to-day onsite Vehicle Operations? We are looking for an organized problem solver who will support a full service retail location. You will work with a team who will support you with customer experience, and all things dealing with Electric Vehicles. You may be the right candidate if you love to create a culture of constant change, engagement, and teamwork where you solve organizational problems through the art of persuasion, and the science of process. This role will be a hands-on leadership role, requiring you to jump in and complete the work alongside those you develop and coach. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Vehicle Operations.

• Lead a team of multiple associates, leads, and assistant managers with the ability to step in and complete require
• Serve as the point of contact which includes overseeing the creation of work schedules, communicating daily priorities and goals, requesting resources, and coordinating work efforts with other on-site team members
• Ability to lead and coach assistant managers/leads on facilitating, daily stand-up team meetings and oversee cross-functional team members in the absence of the respective cross functional manager

• Create organizational consistency, standardization, and ensure standards are met throughout the operations
• Great at investigating problems and developing collaborative solutions with others
• Responsible for managing and validating consistency of vehicle quality, and compiling and bubbling up data on failures for cross-functional feedback
• Oversee the receiving, inspection, and processing of incoming inventory, including accurately completing Bill of Lading (BOL) paperwork and filing damage reports and claims as needed
• Effectively monitors inbound shipments and plans by using reporting and forecasting to set and adjust team schedules and pivot resources as needed to meet customer demand

• Coordinate site management with the Delivery and Mobile Operations Manager, and the Service Manager to ensure customer commitments are met
• Owns vehicle operations key performance indicators (KPI’s) for site and creates action plans to solve deltas. Works to improve KPI measurements through Regional Vehicle Operations Manager as needed.
• Operates fiscally responsible, and tracks spend metrics, including procurement costs, site OPEX costs (including additional parking), overtime costs, travel costs, and any other operational costs
• Primarily responsible for onsite problem-solving including surfacing problems, gap analysis, delegation, project management, and communicating outcomes with quantifiable metrics
• Complete additional work and tasks as requested by the leadership team

• 5+ years of Operations Management experience, including experience managing direct reports and location level P&Ls; Previous experience with EV, Auto Ecommerce, Supply Chain, or Process Improvement valued
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree valued
• Working knowledge with lean principles (visual management, Kaizen, Kanban, Gemba) valued

• Experience using software applications, including Microsoft Suite to create and manage spreadsheets, documents and presentations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on nights, weekends and/or holidays; ability and willingness to travel based on business needs
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state/province of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle (or state that you are commuting daily to/from)
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years; No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years; No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License within a 3-5 year period; Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
• Ability to obtain and maintain local sales licenses if applicable in your state/province

• Adaptable to a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on level of importance and urgency
• Ability to work autonomously and consistently with limited direction

• Willingness to work in various working conditions including being in a full service retail center or unpredictable weather conditions
• Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.)
• Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
• Strong understanding of written and spoken English
• Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics

Salary Range for Southern CA Based Applicants: $90,200-119,450 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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