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.

At Flexdrive, we're at the forefront of revolutionizing transportation by building the operational backbone for autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets. As a leader in fleet management, we're leveraging our expertise to enter the AV space, forming strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology providers. We're looking for a hands-on leader to help us pioneer this new chapter, starting with our first AV depot in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Deployment , Flexdrive is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Operations Lead to manage morning to afternoon shift operations and ensure comprehensive safety compliance for our 24/7 AV depot in Nashville.

Requirements

You will be the guardian of operational safety and efficiency, ensuring every shift meets or exceeds our stringent safety and performance standards.

while maintaining high team performance. If you excel at leading teams in safety-critical environments and can balance operational demands with unwavering safety standards, we encourage you to apply. Work Schedule Shift Availability Day Window Shift Pattern This role supports 24/7 AV depot operations and requires availability to work day shifts, with hours scheduled between 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM.

24/7 Operational Command: Lead and oversee all depot operations during assigned shifts, managing team performance, task allocation, and workflow optimization to meet fleet availability targets and SLAs. Personnel Development: Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and coaching sessions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety-first mindset across all team members. Real-Time Staff Management: Maintain real-time updates of staff availability, coordinate shift handovers, and ensure adequate coverage for all critical depot functions including cleaning, charging, calibration, and maintenance support.

Escalation Management: Serve as primary escalation point for urgent operational issues, coordinating with partner support teams for fleet-wide events, safety incidents, or disruptions affecting three or more vehicles.

, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. EHS Compliance Leadership: Ensure all depot operations meet OSHA, EPA, and partner-specific EHS standards, including implementing 30+ safety programs from hazardous materials handling to emergency response protocols. Incident Response Command: Lead incident response within 30-minute SLA, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions (CAPA), and submitting preliminary reports within 24 hours per partner standards.

, coordinating with local, state, and federal authorities while ensuring all reporting obligations are met.

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Responsibilities

: Shift Leadership Team Management: Availability : Schedules may include weekends and holidays based on depot operational

Qualifications

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