Depot Director

GSM - Green SM; Stockholms län; Hybrid; SEK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Xanh SM in Sweden seeks a Depot Director to lead end-to-end depot operations, ensuring safe vehicle dispatch, charging, and parking while meeting SLAs and safety standards.

You will oversee fleet and asset management, maintenance coordination, energy usage, and cost control, while developing teams and driving performance across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields.
• 8+ years in depot, fleet, logistics, manufacturing or large-scale ops management.
• Experience with EU regulatory and labor frameworks.
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee depot operations, dispatch, charging, and parking while meeting SLAs.
• Lead fleet, assets, maintenance, and energy usage for efficiency.
• Manage depot teams, set targets, and drive safety and accountability.
• Monitor KPIs, control costs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Fleet, Finance, HR, and HQ.

Skills

Operations management

Fleet management

Logistics

Team leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields

Master’s degree

Job description

Xanh SM is a leading electric vehicle (EV) and sustainable mobility solutions provider headquartered in Vietnam. With a commitment to transforming urban transportation, we have successfully expanded into the Global Market and are now preparing to launch operations in the EU Market. Join us in driving the future of sustainable mobility.

Website: Xanh SM - Electric Mobility Service, 5-Star Quality | Xanh SM

Position Overview

The Depot Director is responsible for the overall management and performance of depot operations within the assigned markets. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective depot operations, including fleet management, maintenance, charging infrastructure, logistics, and workforce management. The Depot Director plays a critical role in supporting business growth, service quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Depot Operations Management

• Oversee daily operations of the depot, ensuring smooth vehicle dispatch, return, charging, and parking processes.
• Ensure depot operations meet service level agreements (SLAs), safety standards, and company policies.
• Optimize depot layout, workflows, and capacity utilization to support operational efficiency.

Fleet & Asset Management

• Manage the condition, availability, and utilization of EV fleet, equipment, and depot assets.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repair, and cleaning activities to ensure fleet readiness and safety.
• Monitor charging infrastructure performance and ensure efficient energy usage.

People & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and develop depot teams, including supervisors, technicians, and operational staff.
• Allocate manpower effectively, set performance targets, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Performance & Cost Management

• Monitor key operational KPIs such as fleet availability, turnaround time, utilization rate, and cost efficiency.
• Manage depot operating budgets and control costs related to maintenance, utilities, and manpower.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and service quality.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Fleet, Finance, HR, and Headquarters teams to support business objectives.
• Provide regular operational reports, insights, and recommendations to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in depot, fleet, logistics, manufacturing, taxi or large-scale operations management, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience operating within EU regulatory and labor frameworks.
• Strong understanding of safety management systems, asset management, and operational KPIs.
• Experience managing large, diverse teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a strong advantage.