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About the role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Deployment , Flexdrive is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Operations Lead to manage afternoon shift operations and ensure comprehensive safety compliance for our 24/7 AV depot in Nashville. This critical role bridges operational excellence with rigorous safety standards, serving as the primary on-shift leader responsible for team management, incident response, and maintaining compliance with all partner and regulatory requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 2+ years of experience in operational management roles within safety-critical environments (transportation, logistics, automotive, or manufacturing preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in safety management, EHS compliance, or risk management with demonstrated success implementing safety programs in 24/7 operations
- Proven track record of leading teams in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments while maintaining strict safety and quality standards
- Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, audit management, and maintaining documentation for compliance verification
- Strong understanding of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance workflows, and logistics management in multi-shift environments
- Experience managing vendor relationships and ensuring third-party compliance with operational and safety standards
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 leader in fleet management and a Lyft subsidiary, we're extending our expertise into autonomous vehicle (AV) infrastructure — managing the physical operations that keep AV fleets safe, available, and performing at scale. Our Nashville depot is the first proof point in a multi-market expansion, and we're building the team to sustain and scale it.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Deployment , Flexdrive is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Operations Lead to manage afternoon shift operations and ensure comprehensive safety compliance for our 24/7 AV depot in Nashville. This critical role bridges operational excellence with rigorous safety standards, serving as the primary on-shift leader responsible for team management, incident response, and maintaining compliance with all partner and regulatory requirements. You will be the...
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