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Job type part-time
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Ride in style with wheels, a last-mile shared electric vehicle platform, that is changing the current landscape in dockless mobilityOur innovative products are a low-cost, fun, and comfortable way to see your city and get you where you need to go safely.
While we`re headquartered in west hollywood, california, we`re quickly expanding across the world and coming to a city near youWe hope you`re ready for the ride of your life.
As general manager, you’ll be responsible for the growth and success of wheels within your citiesWhile you’ll play a vital role in all aspects of the business, your focus will be leading the local team and scaling operations.
Every day is different at wheels – and we think that’s part of why it’s such an awesome place to work –– but you’ll find yourself in the warehouse with teammates, implementing new strategies to improve culture and performance, and getting your hands dirty with our devices.
This is one of the toughest - but most rewarding - jobs at wheels, requiring a versatile leader who can develop and execute strategy, manage people, and get their hands dirty to tackle hard problems.
What you`ll do:
Lead and supervise a team of operations managers, operations associates, and hourly associates in your market
Implement people-focused strategies to improve employee morale and create a collaborative culture
Mentor and develop teammates for career progression, reward and discipline employees, and address staffing needs
Recruit and build a high performing team while creating a fun, safe, and collaborative work culture
Oversee all aspects of the local operation, own growth strategies, and outcomes, and focus on efficiency to maximize uptime of vehicles
Manage your city’s p&l and deliver industry-leading unit economics
Improve processes and tools in conjunction with hq cross-functional teams
Collaborate with other general managers to develop best practices
Report on market health to the leadership team on a regular basis
Represent wheels in the community with key city stakeholders and at local press and media events
What you`ll need:
7+ years of experience in operations management, operations consulting, or a related field – managing diverse teams
Demonstrated leadership abilities - capable of motivating and inspiring a team to hit aspirational targets
Experience managing and leading large, diverse, operational teams, many in hourly or part-time roles
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationships, influence stakeholders, and inspire others
Leads by example and willingness to roll up your sleeves side by side with the team
Data-driven mentality, analytical rigor, and proven ability to develop and execute a strategy based on findings
