Autonomous Vehicle Operation Supervisor

Aceolution; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aceolution is seeking an AV Supervisor – Drive Operations Program in Boston to oversee daily field operations for the Autonomous Vehicle program. You will supervise AV Driver/Operator teams, plan shifts, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across site locations.

The role requires travel across assigned cities and strong leadership capabilities. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in operations-related fields, supervisory experience, and a demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, or related field.
• Supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise AV Driver/Operator teams across locations.
• Plan daily shifts, schedule tasks, and track attendance.
• Ensure safety, security, and operational protocol compliance.
• Train, coach, and mentor AV operators on procedures.
• Conduct performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations, Fleet, Safety, and Engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor productivity metrics and drive efficiency improvements.
• Respond to on-ground escalations and emergencies.
• Prepare weekly operational reports and summaries.
• Coordinate with Fleet & Maintenance for vehicle uptime.

Skills

Operations management

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Performance metrics

Shift planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Driver's license

Travel coordination

Analytical mindset

Job description

Role:

AV Supervisor – Drive Operations Program

Overview:

The AV Supervisor will oversee daily operational activities for the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Drive Operations Program across designated city sites. This role ensures smooth field operations, compliance with safety standards, quality of service delivery, and team performance. The AV Supervisor will work closely with local and regional leaders to ensure efficient deployment of AV fleets and consistent driver/operator management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise AV Driver/Operator teams across assigned locations.
• Conduct daily shift planning, scheduling, task delegation, and attendance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and operational protocols.
• Train, coach, and mentor AV operators on procedures and program standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Fleet, Safety, Engineering) to resolve issues.
• Monitor productivity metrics and implement efficiency improvements.
• Respond promptly to on-ground escalations and emergencies.
• Prepare weekly operational reports and summaries.
• Coordinate with Fleet & Maintenance teams to ensure optimal vehicle uptime.
• Travel required - approximately 90% of the time across locations

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, or related field.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• Analytical mindset with process improvement capability.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Willingness to travel between assigned cities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, fleet operations, or mobility transportation.
• Knowledge of incident reporting and operational audits.
• Technical aptitude for basic AV systems and diagnostics.
• On-site field operations, possibly involving early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or split shifts.