Autonomous Vehicle Operation Supervisor

Aceolution Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aceolution Inc. is seeking an AV Supervisor for the Drive Operations Program to oversee daily field operations across multiple city sites in the United States.

The role ensures safety, quality of service, and team performance while coordinating with regional leaders for efficient AV fleet deployment. The position requires extensive travel (approximately 90%) and hands-on leadership of AV Driver/Operator teams, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in Operations, Transportation, Logistics or related field.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Communication

People management

Analytical thinking

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.

Work Environment

• On-site field operations, possibly involving early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or split shifts.
• Both indoor and outdoor work conditions.