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.

The Senior Manager, Production Security, plays a pivotal role in leading the Rivian Illinois factory Security Program, with the primary objective of safeguarding Rivian's personnel, assets, and information within the facility. This involves developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies and policies, managing the onsite Security Team, and providing strategic direction on the overall Security Program, strategy, and risk management initiatives. Furthermore, the role is responsible for overseeing daily security operations, managing physical security risks, ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations, and cultivating a proactive, consultative, and service-oriented security culture.

• Security Strategy & Policy: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures to protect personnel, physical assets, and proprietary information.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all security programs and operations strictly adhere to internal, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Security Metrics (KPIs): Establish, track, and regularly report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Manufacturing Security.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct thorough security risk assessments and develop/execute effective mitigation strategies for physical and operational security vulnerabilities.
• Security Operations Management: Oversee all daily security activities, ensuring the implementation of industry best practices.
• Factory Security Posture: Continuously improve and modernize the security posture of the factory location.
• Incident Support: Provide support for internal investigations related to security-related incidents.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to all onsite security personnel.
• Contractor Management: Provide comprehensive oversight and management of the contracted security team.
• Talent Development: Shape the Factory Security Team through focused efforts to acquire, retain, develop, and mentor top talent.
• Internal & External Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to formulate effective security risk mitigation strategies.
• External Coordination: Develop and maintain professional relationships with relevant external agencies, including local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Security Awareness: Contribute to the development and delivery of facility-wide security awareness and training activities.

• Security Expertise and Leadership:

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in security management, including a proven track record of people management.

  • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a comprehensive Security function, preferably at manufacturing facilities.

  • Strong knowledge of security best practices, regulatory compliance, and robust incident response procedures.

  • Experience with technical security systems, including access control, surveillance, and other security platforms.

• Education and Professionalism:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • High degree of integrity and professionalism.

  • CPP, PSP, or equivalent professional certifications are considered a strong asset.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to cultivate a highly effective, service-oriented security culture.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Technical and Availability Requirements:

  • Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365) or Google Suite programs (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.

  • Ability to travel domestically.

Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants: $131,200-$164,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)M

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.

Candidate Data Privacy

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.

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