Fleet Operations Coordinator – Vehicle Testing

Overview

Tek Wissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

• The client conducts testing of vehicles on public roads to gain insights into customer experiences while operating their vehicles.
• These test vehicles are primarily based in Southeast Michigan but also operate in extreme environments throughout the year.
• We are seeking someone to support this activity by ensuring that drivers are at their designated locations according to an established schedule and that they are working in a safe environment.
• This job requires someone who can…
• Create, update, and manage vehicle-driver shift schedules to achieve test objectives.
• Meet with drivers each day before their shift to identify concerns with their ability to drive safely and support any vehicle schedule changes.
• Monitor weather and road conditions daily. Adjust schedule accordingly.
• Track and report near-misses from drivers, report trends, and adjust routes to reduce risks.
• Conduct weekly driver safety meeting and trip kick-off meetings including preparing agenda and making presentation material.
• Review in-car camera footage and coach drivers to ensure highest levels of safety, manage subscription including invoice and payment.
• Train new drivers including overall process, safe driving practices, component cycles, and how to use Lscreen database / TEAMS for shift data entry.
• Give safety training to new drivers and update material based on near misses on the job.
• Driving instructor for primary license for new drivers.
• Book travel arrangements for drivers when traveling.
• Conduct risk assessments for all routes.
• Maintain routes on ride with gps.
• Manage and track hardware (tablets, smartphones, cameras, memory cards).
• Other administration responsibilities as needed or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license
• Proven record of safe driving
• Can display and instruct safe driving behavior
• Can successfully pass the clients Middle Class License training
• Leadership experience or experience with balancing work load of others

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Create, update, and manage vehicle-driver shift schedules to achieve test objectives.
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Excellent presentation skills including preparing presentation material.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Managing and avoiding conflict with ability to remain professional and achieve objectives.
• Interest and comfort in working with technology (computer, dash camera, tablets, database, gps, etc)
• Understanding that scheduling may change at a moment’s notice requiring re-work to achieve test objectives.
• Effective time management to consistently complete tasks

• Some overtime can be expected. 5-10% annually
• Some travel is needed to conduct route assessments before we drive in new locations
• Travel approximately 5 times a year up to one week at a time
• Typical travel locations include but not limited to Colorado, California, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania

Tek Wissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.