Avis Budget Group
Maintenance and Damage Leader, Autonomous Vehicles
Avis Budget Group, Commerce City, Colorado, United States, 80022
Here at Avis Budget Group, you’ll be joining a team of 25,000 driven people performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward through innovative, customer-focused solutions.
Our culture is performance-driven — we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.
We’re proud to make a positive difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and the communities where we operate.
Leveraging its core strengths in large scale fleet management, Avis Budget Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the leader in self-driving technology, to launch and scale a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas. This new strategic partnership reflects the Company’s ambition to grow beyond travel and actively shape the future of mobility. Sound your speed? Come join our family.
As the Maintenance and Damage Leader, Autonomous Vehicles , you will lead a team responsible for the overall performance of the Fleet Maintenance function, including vehicle maintenance, repair, and in-fleeting/de-fleeting of autonomous ride-hail vehicles. Your work will focus on maximizing fleet utilization and profitability while ensuring ride-hail customers in the Dallas market have access to clean, well-maintained autonomous vehicles when needed.
What You’ll Do :
Own the P&L for the fleet maintenance function for the Market
Develop, implement and communicate standard operating plans to maximize fleet uptime to business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the maintenance, repair and/or reconditioning of autonomous ride-hail vehicles, which may include activities relating to in-fleeting/de-fleeting of autonomous vehicles into the fleet, to meet regulatory, safety and performance standards
Manage performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating, monitoring and updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for maintenance and repair, including, but not limited to, fleet uptime, technician productivity, response time, out of service time, and vendor cycle time
Forecast, budget and manage key financial drivers including, but not limited to, S&W per day, warranty recovery and cost per repair.
Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate strategic and tactical decisions to implement continuous process improvements to maximize fleet and reduce off-grid time
Responsible for the coordination of automotive damage appraisals/repairs and all activities related to repairs, inspections, and maintenance including documentation and the ordering of parts, tools, and supplies
Partner with the respective Depot Operations Leader and Managers, and/or the partner’s product, engineering, IT, and other departments to prioritize the workload to accomplish the needs of the business
Partner with ABG supply chain, IT, facilities, procurement and other departments to leverage scale and expertise
Initiate, oversee, manage and maintain vendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring established service levels and standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed
Manage all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, training, recognition, motivation, development and performance management to enable a high-performance culture
Manage all facets of employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner, in accordance with Company policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners where appropriate
Provide a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained, partnering with Safety where appropriate
What We’re Looking For:
High School diploma required; 2-4 year college degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field (supply chain operations, logistics, fleet management, rental car, ride hail, mobility services or related service industries) of progressive operations and logistics management, including managing a team of people
Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills with a successful track record working in highly matrixed environments
Excellent organization and prioritization skills, self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Strong financial acumen and forecasting skills
Solid understanding of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric safety awareness
Familiarity with depot operations, vehicle readiness, and parts management
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in data analytics and problem-solving skills
Excellent employee leadership, talent management and delegation skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel
Valid driver’s license, authorized to work in the United States and successful completion of pre-employment qualification checks
Ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment that may include early morning, nights, or weekends, as determined by business needs
Willingness to travel
This is an on-site, in-person role.
Perks You’ll Get:
Competitive salary, eligible for short-term incentive plans
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
Contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
Community involvement opportunities
The Fine Print:
Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Dallas Texas United States of America
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Our culture is performance-driven — we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.
We’re proud to make a positive difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and the communities where we operate.
Leveraging its core strengths in large scale fleet management, Avis Budget Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the leader in self-driving technology, to launch and scale a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas. This new strategic partnership reflects the Company’s ambition to grow beyond travel and actively shape the future of mobility. Sound your speed? Come join our family.
As the Maintenance and Damage Leader, Autonomous Vehicles , you will lead a team responsible for the overall performance of the Fleet Maintenance function, including vehicle maintenance, repair, and in-fleeting/de-fleeting of autonomous ride-hail vehicles. Your work will focus on maximizing fleet utilization and profitability while ensuring ride-hail customers in the Dallas market have access to clean, well-maintained autonomous vehicles when needed.
What You’ll Do :
Own the P&L for the fleet maintenance function for the Market
Develop, implement and communicate standard operating plans to maximize fleet uptime to business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the maintenance, repair and/or reconditioning of autonomous ride-hail vehicles, which may include activities relating to in-fleeting/de-fleeting of autonomous vehicles into the fleet, to meet regulatory, safety and performance standards
Manage performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating, monitoring and updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for maintenance and repair, including, but not limited to, fleet uptime, technician productivity, response time, out of service time, and vendor cycle time
Forecast, budget and manage key financial drivers including, but not limited to, S&W per day, warranty recovery and cost per repair.
Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate strategic and tactical decisions to implement continuous process improvements to maximize fleet and reduce off-grid time
Responsible for the coordination of automotive damage appraisals/repairs and all activities related to repairs, inspections, and maintenance including documentation and the ordering of parts, tools, and supplies
Partner with the respective Depot Operations Leader and Managers, and/or the partner’s product, engineering, IT, and other departments to prioritize the workload to accomplish the needs of the business
Partner with ABG supply chain, IT, facilities, procurement and other departments to leverage scale and expertise
Initiate, oversee, manage and maintain vendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring established service levels and standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed
Manage all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, training, recognition, motivation, development and performance management to enable a high-performance culture
Manage all facets of employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner, in accordance with Company policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners where appropriate
Provide a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained, partnering with Safety where appropriate
What We’re Looking For:
High School diploma required; 2-4 year college degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field (supply chain operations, logistics, fleet management, rental car, ride hail, mobility services or related service industries) of progressive operations and logistics management, including managing a team of people
Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills with a successful track record working in highly matrixed environments
Excellent organization and prioritization skills, self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Strong financial acumen and forecasting skills
Solid understanding of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric safety awareness
Familiarity with depot operations, vehicle readiness, and parts management
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in data analytics and problem-solving skills
Excellent employee leadership, talent management and delegation skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel
Valid driver’s license, authorized to work in the United States and successful completion of pre-employment qualification checks
Ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment that may include early morning, nights, or weekends, as determined by business needs
Willingness to travel
This is an on-site, in-person role.
Perks You’ll Get:
Competitive salary, eligible for short-term incentive plans
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
Contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
Community involvement opportunities
The Fine Print:
Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Dallas Texas United States of America
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