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Zoox · 1 day ago

Team Lead, Mission Readiness & Fleet Response

Zoox is a technology company focused on autonomous vehicles, and they are seeking a Mission Readiness Shift Lead to ensure the readiness of vehicle assets. The role involves mentoring staff, managing vehicle logistics, and enforcing safety policies to support operational efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Serve as a coach and mentor to contract staff at your location
Ensure both the L3 fleet and the VH6 service vehicles are ready and on time for their missions
Track issues that cause any delays in the start time for both L3 and Robotaxi platforms
Provide logistical support for the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment
Engage in the recruiting and hiring process for workshop personnel
Provide new-hire onboarding, training, and clear communication of expectations
Assist in the creation and management of contract employee schedules, including time-off
Support the analysis, documentation, and reporting of data
Assist with paperwork and documentation related to vehicle readiness
Enforce all health and safety policies in the workshop
Ensure the workshop area is clean, organized, and free of dangerous and/or hazardous material in accordance with company and OSHA guidelines
Support the readiness of spare parts and the associated inventory
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential issues, challenges, or opportunities that may arise within the team

Qualification

Operations managementPeople leadershipTechnical learningMS Office/Google SuiteLean Six SigmaCommunication skillsTeam collaborationTime management

Required

6+ years of relevant work experience in an operations-based environment
2+ years of people leadership experience
Proven ability to quickly learn technical subjects
Clean driving record with zero points on the record
Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Team player who collaborates well cross-functionally
Excellent written and verbal skills
Must be honest, responsible, and an outstanding communicator
Proficiency in MS Office/Google Suite, especially Excel or Sheets
Possessing an 'Extreme Ownership' and growth mindset

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (business management, operations, finance, etc.)
Experience with autonomous vehicles, or a similar safety-critical industry
Experience in a fast-paced and dynamic service environment
Experience with Lean Six Sigma

Benefits

Paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
Unpaid time off
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Amazon RSUs
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance

Company

Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.

H1B Sponsorship

Zoox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (293)
2024 (297)
2023 (209)
2022 (204)
2021 (131)
2020 (83)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$955M
Key Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M

Leadership Team

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Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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