Autonomous Vehicle Training Supervisor (San Diego)

Autonomous Training Supervisor (San Diego) – Role Brief

Job Details

General Info

• Client: Autonomous Vehicle Operator
• Job Type: Training Supervisor
• Contract Type: W2
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Pay: $40/hour

Company Overview

A San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company founded in 2014 and an independently operated subsidiary of Amazon since 2020. Building the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet, along with the ecosystem needed to bring it to market. Working at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, with the goal to make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable through mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.

Role Overview

An autonomous ride-hailing company is hiring a Training Supervisor - Vehicle Operations to oversee training activities, maintain training standards, and support the development of Vehicle Operations personnel at an assigned location.  Must have 1+ years of Training and Fleet Management experience.

In this role, you'll oversee daily training operations, monitor learner progression, and ensure training programs meet established quality and performance standards. You'll work closely with managers, project managers, trainers, and mentors to coordinate training schedules, evaluate instructional effectiveness, maintain accurate records, and support continuous improvements to training processes.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on autonomous vehicle experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate training activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As a Training Supervisor - Vehicle Operations, you'll:

• Partner with leads, managers, project managers, trainers, and mentors to improve training efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for onsite training personnel, ensuring alignment on procedures, conducting trainer and mentor training, and auditing instructional activities for quality assurance.
• Monitor learner progression and maintain accurate training records in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Coordinate training schedules, sessions, and resources to support operational needs and team scaling goals.
• Facilitate classroom and hands-on training sessions as needed, including real-world and simulated training experiences.
• Review and update training materials, including presentations, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Identify location-specific risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and report training progress and program throughput to the Training Program Manager.
• Participate in operational service missions for a minimum of 8 hours per quarter to maintain proficiency with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Ideal candidate profile

Daily tasks

As a Training Supervisor, your role will be to oversee training activities in a given location for the Vehicle Operations team. This includes auditing Trainer and Mentor activities for quality assurance, tracking learner progression and training records, and scheduling events and resources for Vehicle Operations learners. The Training Supervisor role is a hands-on position, working alongside managers, project managers, and other training personnel to ensure training standards are enforced and targets are reached. RESPONSIBILITIES: •Partner with Leads, Managers, Project Managers, Trainers and Mentors to optimize training program efficiency and throughput. •Serve as a point of contact for Vehicle Operations training team personnel on-location, including alignment on procedures, conducting Trainer and Mentor training, and audit Trainer and Mentor activities for quality assurance. •Oversee Vehicle Operations learner progression and maintain accurate records in the Learning Management System •Schedule training missions/sessions and resources needed for training events in alignment with high-level team scaling goals •Facilitate classroom and on-the-job training sessions as needed, including IRL and simulated experiences •Update training materials as needed (classroom decks, assessments, etc.) •Identify location risks, determine mitigations and contingencies, and report the status of training program throughput to the Training Program Manager. •Fulfill 8 hour minimum requirement per quarter, acting as a tactician on service missions to keep knowledge and performance of SOPs current.

QUALIFICATIONS: •At least 12 months of being a fully trained autonomous vehicle operator. •1-3 years of experience in AV space •Knowledge of autonomous vehicle testing procedures •Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality •Proven ability to problem solve and improve operational efficiency •Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues to support trainees •Excellent time management and prioritization skills •Willing to travel to new locations for training support •Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record •Must comply with the Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Program, as required for public passenger service. BONUS QUALIFICATIONS: •Proficiency with Google Workspace collaboration tools such as Google Slides, Sheets, Docs, and Forms •Previous experience in a supervisory role •Experience teaching, instructing, and/or training •Bachelors degree/management experience preferred

Required skills

As a Training Supervisor, your role will be to oversee training activities in a given location for the Vehicle Operations team. This includes auditing Trainer and Mentor activities for quality assurance, tracking learner progression and training records, and scheduling events and resources for Vehicle Operations learners. The Training Supervisor role is a hands-on position, working alongside managers, project managers, and other training personnel to ensure training standards are enforced and targets are reached. RESPONSIBILITIES: •Partner with Leads, Managers, Project Managers, Trainers and Mentors to optimize training program efficiency and throughput. •Serve as a point of contact for Vehicle Operations training team personnel on-location, including alignment on procedures, conducting Trainer and Mentor training, and audit Trainer and Mentor activities for quality assurance. •Oversee Vehicle Operations learner progression and maintain accurate records in the Learning Management System •Schedule training missions/sessions and resources needed for training events in alignment with high-level team scaling goals •Facilitate classroom and on-the-job training sessions as needed, including IRL and simulated experiences •Update training materials as needed (classroom decks, assessments, etc.) •Identify location risks, determine mitigations and contingencies, and report the status of training program throughput to the Training Program Manager. •Fulfill 8 hour minimum requirement per quarter, acting as a tactician on service missions to keep knowledge and performance of SOPs current.

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