Production Supervisor

Joby Aviation; Prescott; On-site; USD 82,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to lead the production of electric propulsion units for cutting-edge VTOL aircraft. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management and team leadership, with a passion for developing personnel and improving processes. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and inclusivity, and contribute to the mission of transforming air transportation with sustainable solutions. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading production teams.
• 4+ years in a production environment with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a motivated production team focused on safety and quality.
• Drive the resolution of quality issues and implement new processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Management

Safety Standards

Quality Control

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Production Environment

Experience in Leadership Roles

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Atlassian Jira

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Job description

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Supervisor to join our powertrain and electronics team to lead the production of electric propulsion units (EPUs) for our VTOL electric aircraft. The ideal candidate knows how to set up production technicians to succeed at safety, quality, and quantity with focus, motivation, and joy. The role works cross-functionally with safety, quality, planning, continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain, and more teams. The role operates in a fast paced and rewarding environment with high expectations for individual and team contribution.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a capable and motivated production team, focused on safety, quality, and quantity.
• Execute across the safety, quality, and quantity goals on an aggressive production schedule.
• Set objectives and priorities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Ensure production technicians learn and perform manufacturing processes to for-flight conformance standards.
• Lead production technicians’ use of our manufacturing execution system (MES).
• Work with the cross functional team to development and implement new manufacturing processes
• Drive the resolution of quality issues including root cause analysis.
• Lead kaizen and 5S efforts on production floor.
• Review and provide feedback on manufacturing process documentation.
• Work alongside production technicians and associates during pilot and production manufacturing.

Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading people teams.
• Minimum 4 years experience in a production environment or equivalent.
• Experience recruiting and developing production personnel.
• Strong organizational skillsand attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate clearly.

Desired

• Previous experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts.
• Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Experience conducting on-the-job (OTJ) training.
• Experience with light industrial environments.
• Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience writing and following manufacturing procedures.
• Proficiency with machining, welding, and overall mechanical craftsmanship is a plus.
• Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics.
• Experience with mechanical component assembly and systems integration of mechanical systems.
• IPC J-STD, 610 certification.
• Atlassian Jira, First Resonance Ion experience.
• Experience in lean manufacturing.

Additional Information

Statistics show that under-represented groups, such as women and other minority groups, don’t apply to a job unless they meet 100% of the required qualifications. At Joby, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements. We believe that a successful workplace is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We value all perspectives; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about this role, want to reinvent it and contribute to the Joby mission; please apply anyway. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $82,700 - $145,200 per year salary. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer