Shift Lead

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About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

At Wayve, big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

The role

The Fleet Operations Shift Lead is accountable for supervising and directing a team of drivers and safety operators, overseeing on-road experimentation and development during their shift. This role involves managing temporary staff from a staffing agency, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional communication, and organizational skills, capable of making prompt decisions in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities:

Shift Supervision and Team Leadership

• Manage day-to-day operations within the shift, including work scheduling, task assignment, and performance monitoring of temporary and full time drivers
• Provide direct line management for drivers employed through a staffing agency, maintaining regular face-to-face contact to offer guidance and support
• Identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize disruptions, considering the unique dynamics of managing temporary workers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the shift, facilitating effective communication across all levels

Compliance and Personnel Management

• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on shift activities, including incident reports and deviations from standard operating procedures pertaining to temporary staff
• Collaborate with the staffing agency to address any personnel issues or concerns related to the temporary workforce
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of temporary staff performance and compliance with company policies
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations, particularly those relevant to temporary staffing arrangements

Performance Optimization and Quality Assurance

• Partner closely with the staffing agency to ensure proper onboarding, training, and performance management of temporary drivers
• Continuously drive operational efficiency and effectiveness by implementing process improvements and best practices tailored to managing temporary workers
• Monitor and uphold the quality of on-road testing to meet required standards, addressing any issues and collaborating with the Quality Assurance team

About you

In order to set you up for success as a Shift Lead at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

• Proven experience as a team coordinator or similar role, ideally involving supervision of temporary or contingent workers
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and motivate temporary staff, ensuring clarity in tasks and expectations
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, especially when addressing challenges unique to managing temporary workers
• Full clean US driving license with at least 8 years of driving experience in the US and no blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite for documentation and communication purposes
• Strong driving skills, knowledge, and a willingness to continue developing expertise in fleet operations and safety standards

Desirable

• Previous experience specifically in supervising or managing temporary or contract workers within a fleet or logistics environment
• Familiarity with relevant employment regulations and best practices related to temporary staffing
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and inclusive work environment for a diverse team of temporary workers
• Experience in implementing training and development programs for temporary staff to enhance performance and safety
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with staffing agencies and internal stakeholders to optimize temporary workforce management

This is a full-time role based in our office in Mountain View. This role will be a dedicated PM Shift role with alternating schedules:

Tuesday to Saturday

Sunday to Thursday

14:30 and 23:30

For more information visit Careers at Wayve.

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve

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We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve.

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.