Operations Supervisor, Assisted Autonomy

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

As an Operations Supervisor, Assisted Autonomy, you’ll lead a team of Assisted Autonomy Operators responsible for supporting Kodiak’s autonomous trucking missions in real time. You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance while maintaining strong communication with Operations, Engineering, and Command Center teams.

This role bridges frontline execution with strategic oversight — managing schedules, performance, and day-to-day operations while fostering a safety-first, data-driven culture. You’ll play a critical part in enabling Kodiak’s remote-assisted driving operations to scale effectively, reliably, and safely.

If you excel in fast-paced environments, thrive on operational precision, and enjoy coaching teams to peak performance, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily Assisted Autonomy operations, including scheduling, shift coverage, and handoffs.
• Manage and approve timecards to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Coach and mentor operators on safety, communication, and SOP adherence.
• Administer corrective action and performance coaching in accordance with company policy.
• Participate in staffing processes including interviewing, extending offers, and exit discussions.
• Coordinate with Command Center, Maintenance, and Operations teams to resolve issues rapidly.
• Track key performance metrics such as uptime, schedule adherence, and incident rates, providing regular reports to management.
• Support onboarding and continuous training to ensure operator proficiency with evolving systems and procedures.
• Reinforce safety and compliance through audits, reviews, and real-time feedback.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations, collaborating with Engineering or Ops leadership as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• 3 years in operations, logistics, transportation, or fleet management (autonomous or tech-driven operations preferred).
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing shift-based teams in live operational settings.
  
  

Background:

• Strong organizational and communication skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience enforcing SOPs and performance standards in high-compliance environments.
  
  

Industry Knowledge:

• Understanding of fleet operations, dispatch coordination, or remote operator workflows.
• CDL is not required, but experience in commercial driving or transportation operations is highly valued.
  
  

Strong Communicator:

• Clear, confident communicator in both routine and high-pressure scenarios.
• Skilled at cross-functional coordination between Command Center, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
  
  

Leadership Mindset:

• Leads by example, maintaining a calm, safety-first approach under pressure.
• Coaches and develops operators to perform consistently and drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Why Join Kodiak?

At Kodiak, you’ll work at the forefront of autonomous trucking, helping shape safety and compliance frameworks that will define the industry. Your work will directly contribute to real-world deployments, regulatory readiness, and the safe scaling of breakthrough technology. Join us in creating the foundation that will make autonomous trucking not only possible, but trusted and safe at scale.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
  
  

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.