Zoox · 10 hours ago
Shift Lead, Mission Readiness & Fleet Response
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $117K/yr
6+ years expZoox is a company focused on autonomous vehicle technology, and they are seeking a Mission Readiness Shift Lead to oversee the readiness of vehicle assets. The role involves managing vehicle readiness, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with safety policies while supporting team KPIs and logistical operations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
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
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
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
Possessing an “Extreme Ownership” and growth mindset
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
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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