Outbound Logistics Yard Lead

Zoox•Hayward, CA

23h•$37 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Outbound Yard Logistics Lead is responsible for leading all finished vehicle outbound logistics operations at Zoox’s Hayward and Fremont facilities. This role owns dispatch execution, yard operations, and coordination with third-party logistics (3PL) partners to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of finished vehicles to Zoox service centers across the United States. This position leads on-site logistics teams, partners closely with Manufacturing for finished vehicle handoff, and drives continuous improvement across cost, service, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate is a hands-on logistics leader with strong transportation compliance knowledge, operational discipline, and experience managing high-volume automotive logistics. In this role, you will: Lead all outbound finished vehicle yard operations at the Hayward and Fremont sites Dispatch and coordinate daily finished vehicle movements with internal drivers and 3PL transportation partners Ensure timely, accurate, and damage-free delivery of finished vehicles to Zoox service centers nationwide Oversee vehicle staging, loading, and shipment execution Ensure all transportation activities comply with DOT, HOS, and safety regulations Manage shuttle/transfer of vehicles from Manufacturing to the Outbound yard. Drive a truck and trailer for these shipments

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in transportation or logistics operations
3+ years of experience leading drivers or frontline teams in a transportation environment
Valid CDL (Class A) with hands-on Class A driving experience. Ability to drive and ship vehicles from Bay Area sites, and forklift experience
Experience with SAP Transportation Management System
Strong expertise in DOT and Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, ensuring safe and compliant operations
Experience dispatching high-volume automotive or finished vehicle logistics

Nice To Haves

Experience managing 3PL partners in automotive, manufacturing, or high-volume logistics environments
Familiarity with yard management systems, vehicle staging, and outbound logistics processes
Experience developing and managing KPIs related to cost, service, safety, and quality
Experience with inventory management

Responsibilities

Lead all outbound finished vehicle yard operations at the Hayward and Fremont sites
Dispatch and coordinate daily finished vehicle movements with internal drivers and 3PL transportation partners
Ensure timely, accurate, and damage-free delivery of finished vehicles to Zoox service centers nationwide
Oversee vehicle staging, loading, and shipment execution
Ensure all transportation activities comply with DOT, HOS, and safety regulations
Manage shuttle/transfer of vehicles from Manufacturing to the Outbound yard.
Drive a truck and trailer for these shipments