Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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JON BETTISCH

Downs,IL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Rivian, excelling in production management and team collaboration. Skilled in critical thinking and performance management, I drove efficiency improvements through LEAN initiatives and effective communication. Committed to quality assurance, I consistently achieved production targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader

Rivian
Normal, Illinois
08.2024 - 06.2025

Led a line of 2-3 Team Leaders and 25-30 Team Members to achieve production targets.

Conducted daily start-of-shift meetings, sharing relevant updates with the team.

Tracked production metrics, detailing downtime and lost production events daily.

Participated in LEAN and Kaizen initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Facilitated employee relations investigations, addressing HR concerns effectively.

Oversaw bi-weekly auditing and approval of employee time records.

Issued performance infractions and managed employee discipline per company policy.

Maintained rigorous 5S conditions throughout work areas.

Team Leader

Rivian
Normal, Illinois
08.2023 - 08.2024

Led skilled automotive technicians in managing daily operations to ensure efficiency.

Conducted start-of-shift meetings for effective communication of essential information.

Scheduled weekly and monthly bay assignments to enhance workflow optimization.

Facilitated diagnosis of issues and developed targeted repair plans for customer satisfaction.

Established BSR/NVH evaluation team to identify root causes of noise concerns.

Executed root cause analysis across electrical, quality, and suspension domains.

Oversaw workflow processes to uphold quality standards and operational efficiency.

Implemented feedback mechanisms for continuous performance improvement within the team.

Team Member

Rivian
Normal, IL
05.2022 - 08.2023

Executed multi-point inspections on electric vehicle for quality assurance post-production.

Documented failures and defects for each vehicle in comprehensive logs.

Reported all detected defects using the designated application efficiently.

Ensured station cleanliness and organization, maintaining equipment in a diligent manner.

Coordinated vehicle transfers to subsequent stations as required.

Collaborated with team members to achieve shared objectives effectively.

Engaged with quality and engineering teams to enhance product integrity and defect logging.

Adapted to additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

EMT-B

DOWNS COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Downs, IL
01.2008 - 05.2022
  • Delivered patient care during both emergent and non-emergent 911 responses.
  • Maintained and stocked ambulance equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Performed various household chores and additional duties as assigned.

Education

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Emergency Medicine

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Normal, IL
03.2009

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

TRI-VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Downs, IL
05.2007

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Prioritization skills
  • Adaptability and learning
  • Computer proficiency
  • Hand tool expertise
  • Management and delegation
  • Team collaboration
  • Performance management
  • Production tracking
  • Employee relations
  • Workflow optimization
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Parts ordering
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Schedule coordination
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Shift leadership
  • Production management
  • Continuous improvement

Affiliations

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Traveling
  • Outdoors

Accomplishments

  • 3 Red Cross cardiac arrest saves
  • 2 stork pins for in-field delivery of an infant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Group Leader

Rivian
08.2024 - 06.2025

Team Leader

Rivian
08.2023 - 08.2024

Team Member

Rivian
05.2022 - 08.2023

EMT-B

DOWNS COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
01.2008 - 05.2022

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Emergency Medicine

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

TRI-VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL