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Jonathan Wycoff

Rivian Group Leader
Bloomington,IL

Summary

Team-oriented leader with proven leadership and motivational skills successful in helping group members achieve goals. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and collaboratively addressing challenges with logical approaches. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing employee satisfaction to drive work performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Group Leader - Paint Shop

Rivian
05.2023 - Current
  • Group Leader in all areas of The Paint Shop: Finesse, Prime Sand, ED Sand, Sealer, Spot Repair, EOL and Quality.
  • Supported GA and EOL to overdeliver annual production goals
  • Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.

Team Leader - Paint Shop

Rivian
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for launching and maintaining RIOS throughout the entire Paint Shop, which has resulted in improvements to safety, production, quality and waste.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members throughout the Paint Shop to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to increase productivity and maintain high quality.
  • Promoted continuous improvement through personal examples to help team members understand expected behavior and standards.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.

Team Member - Paint Shop

Rivian
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

Assistant Battalion Motor Sergeant

US Army
03.2003 - 05.2008
  • Facilitated maintenance of over 5,000 wheeled military vehicles, a fleet valued at over $1,000,000,000.
  • Procured high priority parts working directly with manufactures including AM General, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Freightliner, Goodyear, Mack Defense and Oshkosh.
  • Maintained a 90% fully mission capable fleet, exceeding the established standard by 20%.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to Leadership.

General Contractor/Owner/Home Builder

Wycoff Construction
04.2016 - 05.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, design, planning, scheduling, and construction.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed key accounts and interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects on time and under budget.
  • Hired, trained, and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Education

Advanced Leader Course -

Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort McCoy, WI
12.2005 - 02.2006

Associates - Engineering

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
08.2001 - 12.2004

Basic Leader Course -

Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort McCoy, WI
12.2002 - 01.2003

Certificate of Training - Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

Advanced Individual Training
Fort Jackson, SC
08.2000 - 11.2000

Timeline

Group Leader - Paint Shop

Rivian
05.2023 - Current

Team Leader - Paint Shop

Rivian
10.2022 - 04.2023

Team Member - Paint Shop

Rivian
06.2022 - 10.2022

General Contractor/Owner/Home Builder

Wycoff Construction
04.2016 - 05.2022

Advanced Leader Course -

Noncommissioned Officer Academy
12.2005 - 02.2006

Assistant Battalion Motor Sergeant

US Army
03.2003 - 05.2008

Basic Leader Course -

Noncommissioned Officer Academy
12.2002 - 01.2003

Associates - Engineering

Heartland Community College
08.2001 - 12.2004

Certificate of Training - Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

Advanced Individual Training
08.2000 - 11.2000
Jonathan WycoffRivian Group Leader