Status: Full-Time

Location: Newark, New Jersey

About Us

Zeem is pioneering a subscription-style approach that provides everything vehicle fleets need to transition to the zero-emission future, including commercial electric vehicle leases, charging, maintenance, and parking – for a simple, all-in monthly fee.

At Zeem, you’ll join a talented and driven team of thought leaders committed to forging a more efficient and sustainable future in the commercial EV space. We have a startup mentality that prizes innovation, rewards hard work, and fuels an organizational focus on rapid growth. We also strongly believe that the best solutions are developed by teams of supportive colleagues with diverse approaches and experiences – and we strive to foster an environment of openness and inclusion.

We’re looking for dynamic and collaborative professionals with a passion for solving complex challenges and a sense of urgency that matches the demands of being a leader in a constantly evolving industry like ours. We are headquartered in Los Angeles – where we operate one of the world’s largest commercial EV charging hubs – and are actively scaling our zero-emission model at airports, seaports and other major transportation centers across the country.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Leader with people management experience who will be responsible for all Northeast depot operations, inventory and management activities related to vehicle and customer support for depots operating within the region. This individual will develop and direct personnel, customer satisfaction, and coordinate the maintenance and charging strategy of the lot parking. The Regional director will supervise Depot Managers/Supervisors and assume the responsibilities of all employees working at each depot location. Positions include, Site Manager, Administrative Clerk, Depot Attendants and Porters, Fleet Mechanics, Parts Specialists and Warranty Administrator. In addition, reports to the VP, and works to continually create the strategies for existing depots and assists in planning and opening future depots in and outside of their region.

Key Responsibilities:

· Guide, lead, engage and develop all Operations staff including lot porters, coordinators, supervisors, and maintenance crew for your assigned region. And serve as the main point of contact for all personnel for your region including sales manager and site acquisition team.

· Oversees the design, operation, measurement, integration, control, and improvement of service delivery;

· Work with maintenance team to continue to deliver through predicted and unforeseen maintenance needs.

• Meet or exceed contractual customer KPI targets within the region and activate corrective measures as applicable.

• Telematics data analysis: fleet utilization, average vehicle speed, charging behavior, charging station health, state of charge, energy consumption and charging session data - time and location.

• Foster culture of employee engagement, culture of collaboration and high performance.

• EV charging infrastructure operational excellence – Ensuring chargers’ reliability, stability, and availability, 24/7Coordination and Collaboration

· Maintain detailed understanding of operational cost drivers and metrics to support operations planning and growth and provide reports to the VP of Operations as required.

· Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders.

· Implement earned value management (EVM) systems to measure project performance and progress.

· Connect with regional sales to match operations to customer demand

· Maintain comprehensive documentation, including safety and EH&S

· Maintain SOPs for depot operations

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required, MBA or similar postgraduate degree preferred

· Valid driver license and acceptable driving record required to operate vehicle.

· Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant management experience.

· Experience with organizational best practices, plant and industrial management and operations.

· Extensive understanding of production operations management principles, metrics, cost relationships, and variable labor management.

· Proven ability to provide leadership to multiple remote operating areas, managers, and sites.

· Detailed understanding of Federal and State occupational, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to the facilities environment, including OSHA regulations.

· Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to interact with diverse groups of employees, partners, customers, and external resources effectively and professionally under high pressure conditions.

· Enthusiasm to help build a new organization from the ground up to tackle the massive need to fleet charging infrastructure in rapidly evolving EV industry.

· Travel is required

Location

· The position will be located in Newark, NJ

The position will provide a competitive salary, plus the possibility of additional short-term incentive compensation/commission and equity for exceptionally well-qualified candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law. If you are someone outside of this range who is interested in this opportunity, we would still encourage you to apply.

Zeem is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $142,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Operations management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, NJ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person