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About the role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Depot, the Associate Operations Manager is the second leadership layer at the Nashville AV depot. This role exists because one Operations Manager cannot provide the people leadership, floor coverage, and operational bandwidth a 24/7 depot of this scale requires.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of progressive experience in operational leadership, with a strong understanding of autonomous vehicle (AV) or complex fleet operational environments
- Proven track record of launching and scaling new operational sites or programs, including accountability for facilities, team performance, and operational outcomes
- Demonstrated expertise in safety management and regulatory compliance within transportation, automotive, or similar regulated industries
- Experience executing incident response and coordinating multi-vendor support in complex operational environments
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, to effectively support and lead a 24/7 AV depot operation
- Exceptional leadership in training execution and team development, with the ability to lead high-performing teams in safety-critical operations at scale
More about this role
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Flexdrive is a subsidiary of Lyft that works together with Lyft teams to realize our shared mission.
Flexdrive builds the operational backbone for the future of mobility. As a fleet management leader and Lyft subsidiary, the company extends its expertise into autonomous vehicle infrastructure — managing the physical operations that keep fleets safe, available, and performing at scale. The Nashville depot is the first proof point in a multi-market expansion.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Depot, the Associate Operations Manager is the second leadership layer at the Nashville AV depot. This role exists because one Operations Manager cannot provide the people leadership, floor coverage, and operational bandwidth a 24/7 depot of this scale requires.
The Associate Operations Manager carries ownership across two critical business workstreams: workforce scheduling support and process standards compliance. Fleet Operations Leads report to the Operations Manager — but during mid shifts, the Associate Operations...
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