Fleet Manager, Nights

Einride

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Los Angeles, United States

Posted on: 2023-11-10

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Einride is an industry-disrupting freight technology company providing end-to-end solutions for electric and autonomous shipping.

By deploying technologies that are integrated using its data-driven operating system, Saga, it enables customers to decarbonize their operations by making an immediate shift towards digitalized, electric road freight.

In 2019, Einride became the world’s first company to operate an autonomous, electric freight vehicle on a public road. Its vision is to make Earth a better place through intelligent movement.

Want to be part of transforming road freight – for good? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through our offering – freight capacity as a service – we enable businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals.

Founded in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric vehicle on a public road (Sweden, 2019). In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate such a vehicle on a US public road. Today, we are a team of more than 500 people, and our award-winning technology is being deployed across 8 countries (and counting). Our clients include some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies.

We are looking for a Fleet Manager, Nights to join our Operations team. The Operations team is responsible for integrating Einride’s solution with existing client infrastructure in a future proof way. Putting theory into practice, they get the wheels of change spinning.

The Fleet Manager, Nights is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supporting operations of class-8 BEV fleets from 11pm - 7am Sunday - Thursday. The position serves as a link between Einride’s customers, OEM’s, and Vendors in order to maximize vehicle uptime and provide substantial insight into operational performance of the fleet. The Fleet Manager will utilize product knowledge and software systems to accurately and proactively resolve issues and improve operational efficiency of the overall vehicle fleet.

At Einride, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Einride is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At Einride, we are innovators, building solutions the world has never seen before – but urgently needs. That’s why we take action, and it’s why we are always eager to be challenged. We know that our best innovations come from having a diverse mix of people, including those of different experiences, career paths, and walks of life. By coming together and sharing our perspectives openly – by disagreeing, discussing, and committing – we deliver greater impact.

Responsibilities:

Manage fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and offboarding

Develop and implement strategies to optimize utilization and cost-efficiency

Utilize your expertise in EV (Electric Vehicle) practices to guide the transition, deployment, and maintenance of a fleet of EVs

Stay current on latest EV technologies, charging infrastructure, and industry trends

Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory requirements, permits and licenses

Implement and monitor safety protocols and policies to maintain a safe, consistent experience for drivers and customers

Engages with all types of customers; from front line management to C-level executives

Will be part of building up local organization and ramping up operational capabilities

Establishes relationships cross-functionally with the team on shared learnings and continuous improvements

Qualifications:

Unexpired and current Class-A CDL required

Fluency in English and Spanish is required

Ability to work 11PM - 7AM night shift Sunday - Thursday independently

5+ years of relevant experience in transport, mobility, automotive, logistics, or a similar industry

2+ years proven experience maintaining operations of a Class-8 fleet

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience

Class-8 repair experience

Class-8 driving experience

Experience with customer service in customer facing roles

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions

Software competency with collaborative and data / reporting tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Geotab, Fleetio, as well as familiarity with fleet management software and tools

Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to fleet operations, transportation and DOT

Team player with a true passion for delivering outstanding customer satisfaction together with your colleagues

Demonstrated experience in partnering effectively with all types of teams, varying levels of professionals; both in terms of colleagues as well as customers

Thrives in a fast-paced, high growth environmentAn independent, hands-on problem solver at different levels that take clear ownership of tasks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred: Experience with electric vehicles