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, a subsidiary of Lyft that offers vehicle access to Lyft drivers through a flexible car rental subscription program, is seeking a passionate, organized, and bold Operations Lead to join our team in Milwaukee. In this role, you will report to the Regional Operations Manager and be responsible for leading a team and overseeing a fleet of vehicles. Your duties will include leading and developing a team of Operations Associates, driving operational excellence, fostering a value-based culture of continuous improvement through deep data analysis and problem-solving to identify performance gaps and delivering on company’s key performance metrics. . At one of our Flexdrive facilities, you and your team will support the community through Lyft’s Express Drive program, a key driver of our growth. Lyft drivers are the backbone of our customer-obsessed organization, and your role will be to ensure that every interaction with them has a purpose to serve and connect.

EXPERIENCE:

• Passionate about delivering great customer experiences with a strong track record to back that up
• 4 years experience managing Retail, customer service, or vehicle rental team
• 3+ years managing hard assets in a fleet management business (car rental, FMC, etc) preferred
• Experience managing vendors and partners
• Ability to coach and develop team members within your org
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and switch into different modes during the workday/week
• Lover of dashboards, data, and metrics
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and be insurable under Lyft’s policy required

• Accountable for your market’s business health and strives to deliver on Flexdrive OKRs by frequently analyzing market level data for performance gaps, managing fleet operational costs and process improvement opportunities
• Lead the team responsible for assisting Lyft drivers through the end-to-end rental process of the Express Drive Program; ensuring all team members are up-to-date on all trainings and processes
• Foster team member growth and development by conducting regular 1:1 meetings and professional development discussions, while coaching through timely and constructive feedback
• Drive high utilization metrics by managing the vehicle supply lifecycle across your market, from in-fleeting to maintenance to decommissioning and disposition, and continually reduce out-of-service vehicle time by swiftly resolving escalated vehicle issues when they arise
• Responsible for talent retention and serve as the hiring manager for your local site and accountable for the onboarding process for new team members
• Build and maintain strong relationships with various vendors and partners, including service providers, collision shops, and internal/external teams, to optimize vehicle quality and turnaround time
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your site’s continued maintenance, security and safety, partnering closely with cross-functional partners as needed to ensure our sites are safe, compliant, and provide a great workplace experience