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Overnight Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Team Lead, Ground Operations (3rd Shift)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$46 - $64/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Overnight Shift Leadership: Provide direct leadership, coaching, and mentorship to both technical ... Data-Driven Operations: Support the analysis, documentation, and reporting of fleet data to aid in ...

Plant Manager (Nights)

Perris, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Lead overnight operations that keep critical renewable energy systems running. Night Plant Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year Hours : 5pm - 3am This is a high ...

HR Manager (3rd shift)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120K/yr

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

This role will act as the dedicated HR leader for overnight operations, partnering directly with managers and employees to support employee relations, compliance, engagement, staffing, and workforce ...

Supervisor

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Night Shift (hours may vary based on operations) Position Overview: We are seeking a reliable and motivated Night Shift Supervisor to oversee overnight operations at our cold storage facility. This ...

... overnight operations. Responsibilities: * Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision * Accurately label, package, and distribute medications * Maintain medication inventory and ...

Help manage daily program operations to ensure services are safe, welcoming, and effective. Support program administration, budget management, and scheduling to meet program goals and needs.

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Overnight Operations information

What skills and qualifications are needed for overnight operations?

To thrive in Overnight Operations, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in logistics or facilities management, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with inventory management systems, scheduling software, and basic security protocols is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, reliability, and effective communication help you respond quickly to issues and coordinate with team members during off-hours. These skills ensure smooth, efficient operations and minimize disruptions during overnight shifts.

What are common challenges in overnight operations and how can they be managed?

Overnight Operations professionals often encounter challenges such as limited supervision, unexpected logistical issues, and the need to maintain consistent productivity during off-peak hours. To manage these challenges, strong communication skills are crucial for coordinating with daytime teams and handling handovers. Additionally, being proactive and adaptable helps in resolving urgent situations efficiently, while time management ensures that nightly tasks are completed before the next shift arrives. Building a reliable routine and fostering a collaborative environment with other overnight staff also contribute to smoother operations.

What is overnight operations?

Overnight operations refer to the activities and processes that take place during nighttime hours in businesses that operate 24/7 or have extended hours. These roles typically involve maintaining productivity, security, and smooth workflow when most of the staff and management are off duty. Common industries with overnight operations include logistics, hospitality, healthcare, and retail. Employees working in these roles may be responsible for monitoring equipment, processing orders, stocking inventory, or handling emergencies that arise outside of regular business hours.

What is the difference between Overnight Operations vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectOvernight OperationsWarehouse Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, possibly forklift certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentNight shifts, warehouse or distribution centersDay or night shifts, warehouse settings
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, distribution, retail supply chainWarehousing, shipping, receiving
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for shift differences and responsibilitiesCompared for entry-level roles and physical demands

Overnight Operations typically involves managing logistics, coordinating shipments, and overseeing warehouse activities during night shifts. Warehouse Associates focus on packing, sorting, and stocking items, often during day or night shifts. While both roles work in warehouse environments and may require similar certifications, Overnight Operations usually entails more supervisory or coordination responsibilities, whereas Warehouse Associates perform hands-on physical tasks.

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Team Lead, Ground Operations (3rd Shift)

Zoox

Los Angeles, CA

$46 - $64/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

As the Team Lead for Ground Operations (3rd Shift), you will drive operational excellence by leading overnight fleet maintenance, rework, and mission readiness activities. Service efficiency and comprehensive fleet preparedness are key drivers of our success, making this role critical to ensuring that vehicle maintenance, reworks, and fleet readiness activities are optimized overnight during low-demand periods. You will be responsible for the holistic readiness of our vehicle fleet, ensuring maximum fleet uptime and vehicle availability for daytime operations.

In this technical leadership role, you will ensure vehicles are configured, maintained, and prepared for service, while shaping a positive workshop and depot culture. You will lead a team of skilled vehicle technicians and readiness and response associates on the overnight shift. By optimizing workflows and taking ownership of mission-critical readiness targets, you will act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, translating high-level operational goals into actionable plans for your 3rd-shift crew.

Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:30pm - 8am

In this role, you will:
  • Strategic Leadership & Team Culture
    • Overnight Shift Leadership: Provide direct leadership, coaching, and mentorship to both technical staff and contract personnel during the 3rd shift.
    • Team Development: Engage in the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training of workshop personnel. Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
    • Resource Management: Assist in creating and managing employee and contractor schedules, including time-off.
    • Performance Tracking: Support the tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure individual and team performance, providing consistent feedback to help your team achieve its mission.
    • Continuous Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in overnight workflows and implement lean methodologies to streamline maintenance, repair, and fleet readiness processes, driving ongoing operational efficiency.
  • Technical Execution & Maintenance
    • Overnight Maintenance Optimization: Lead vehicle maintenance and rework activities during low-demand periods to maximize daytime vehicle availability and service efficiency.
    • Technical Escalation: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring all work meets rigorous internal quality standards.
    • Data-Driven Operations: Support the analysis, documentation, and reporting of fleet data to aid in root cause analysis on component and vehicle-level issues, preventing future downtime.
    • Safety Stewardship: Enforce all health and safety policies in the workshop. Ensure the facility remains clean, organized, and free of hazardous materials in accordance with company and OSHA guidelines.
  • Mission Readiness & Logistics
    • Software Deployment: Ensure the correct software and firmware are deployed to the right vehicles at the right time to support morning operations.
    • Pre-Mission Checks & Ingest: Direct the ingest of vehicles, conduct rigorous pre-mission checks, and ensure the completion of readiness checklists for the first shift.
    • Logistical Support: Oversee the logistical movement and storage of vehicles to ensure seamless shift transitions.
    • Vehicle Operations: Manually drive and maneuver autonomous and auxiliary vehicles when needed to support readiness workflows and yard logistics.
    • Multi-Site Support: Support team and vehicle fleet operations across multiple sites within the geo, coordinating across different Mission Readiness and Base Operations locations as operations scale.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of hands-on automotive technician experience combined with 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Willingness and ability to lead overnight operations (3rd shift).
  • Extensive knowledge of automotive maintenance methods, diagnostic methods, parts, and tools, including high proficiency in CAN/LIN architecture, wiring diagrams, and soldering.
  • Proven ability to quickly learn technical subjects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be honest, responsible, and capable of translating technical details for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time, multitask, and drive priorities effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.
  • Clean driving record and the ability to travel locally and nationally (less than 20%).
Bonus Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field, or a Technical trade school certificate / Associate Degree in automotive repair.
  • Strong understanding of electric vehicle architecture and high-voltage systems.
  • Experience in a fast-paced service environment.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Base Salary Range
 
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
 
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.