Wayve

Wayve

Shift Lead

Detroit, Michigan USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Performance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • They play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive working environment where Vehicle Safety Officers (VSOs) feel their ideas are valued and can voice safety concerns without fear.
  • This role is vital, and candidates must possess exceptional skills and qualifications.
  • Our current operational site is in Detroit, MI. where we carry out on-road testing and development operations.

Responsibilities

  • As a Shift Lead, you will be responsible for managing a team of VSO's to ensure that they are trained, motivated, and performing their roles safely and achieving operational hours
  • Lead a team of VSOs during a shift, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
  • Develop and implement practical solutions to overcome these issues, ensuring minimal disruption to the operations.
  • Implement process improvements and best practices.
  • This role will be a 5x8 dedicated shift role although expect some movement to support customer needs.
  • Leadership and Supervision: Lead a team of VSOs during a shift, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
  • Problem Solving: Identify operational problems and challenges. Develop and implement practical solutions to overcome these issues, ensuring minimal disruption to the operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Implement process improvements and best practices.
  • You take on board feedback and learn from your mistakes, employing a growth mindset to the way you develop yourself

Requirements

  • Monitor the quality of on-road testing during a shift to ensure they meet the required standards.
  • You must be fluent in English
  • You enjoy working with people, thriving in a team environment
  • Proven experience as a team coordinator or similar role.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite

Skills

  • Strong leadership and communication skills in a 1:1 capacity, downwards to your team, and upwards and laterally with your other stakeholders
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • You know how to manage your wellbeing including fatigue, stress and have personal, proven strategies to do this

Company info

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations within the shift, ensuring they meet the company's standards and goals.
  • This includes managing work schedules, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Engage with customers directly by being the central point of contact for specific OEM initiatives and cascading instructions to VSOs
  • Ensure all operations comply with company policies and legal regulations.
  • Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols.
  • Provide the initial point of contact for an on-road incident and initial 'Operations Officer' as per the company Major Incident Management Plan.
  • Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations within the shift, ensuring they meet the company's standards and goals. This includes managing work schedules, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Customer Engagement: Engage with customers directly by being the central point of contact for specific OEM initiatives and cascading instructions to VSOs
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with company policies and legal regulations. Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols.
  • Incident Management: Provide the initial point of contact for an on-road incident and initial 'Operations Officer' as per the company Major Incident Management Plan.

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