Senior Lead Operations Specialist

Lime Lime · Consumer · Chicago, IL · Field Support & Mechanics

This role is for a Senior Lead Operations Specialist at Lime, a micromobility company. The primary responsibilities include leading and training a team of operations specialists, managing daily tasks, ensuring operational efficiency, and collaborating with other teams like Safety. The role also involves hands-on tasks such as operating a van for vehicle deployment/retrieval, performing basic maintenance, and interacting with the community and city officials. A key aspect is ensuring the safety and compliance of the fleet and operations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Onboard, train, and lead a team of all levels of Operations Specialists while assigning daily tasks and ensuring workflow is efficient and thorough
  2. Collaborate with the Safety team to ensure occupational compliance in the warehouse
  3. Safely operate a van for several hours a day to assist with the deployment and retrieval of Lime electric vehicles within the local market
  4. Interact with the local community to retrieve vehicles critically assessing risk to not compromise safety and occasionally using de escalation skills
  5. Perform preventative maintenance on our vehicles by identifying and completing small repairs including but not limited to brake adjustments and tire inflation, and assisting with the rotation of scooters and supporting in warehouse flow

Skills

Required

  • Valid driver license and good driving record
  • Leadership and coaching experience
  • Workforce management understanding
  • Knowledge of local geography
  • Ability to drive large vans
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to lift up to 65lbs / 35 kg
  • Knowledge of cell phone applications
  • Ability to work various shifts including evenings and weekends
  • Experience operating a pallet jack or push cart
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform quick and efficient repairs
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Organizational skills
  • Safety-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

  • iOS experience preferred
  • Forklift certification

What the JD emphasized

  • must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver license and good driving record
  • 2 years of experience in a similar position while leading and coaching others
  • Ability to lift up to 65lbs / 35 kg on a frequent basis required
  • Experience safely operating a pallet jack or push cart. Where markets require the use of a forklift, Lime will coordinate a certification