Skydio

Production Planner, Nightshift

Skydio$120K — $170K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 years of experience in supply chain or operations, particularly in consumer electronics, aerospace, and automotive industries
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace for data management and communication
  • Understanding of Supply Chain fundamentals and planning processes
  • Familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite and experience with planning/scheduling systems
  • Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and cross-functional team management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage weekly production plans for vehicles and accessories based on orders
  • Develop and maintain production schedules considering various operational factors
  • Track and report progress towards production plans, identifying risks
  • Communicate material shortages and their implications to the team
  • Support inventory accuracy through counts and BOM audits
  • Track material changes during engineering change order (ECO) processes
  • Create and manage production orders in NetSuite, ensuring data accuracy

Benefits

  • Eligibility for group health insurance plans
  • Paid vacation time and sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
  • Encouraged to obtain FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment
Full Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated professional with a background in manufacturing operations and / or supply chain who will be responsible for providing hands-on planning support for the factory located in Hayward, CA. This role will be a key business partner to Manufacturing, Operations, Business Systems, and Sales. This role will support second shift production.

How You'll Make an Impact:
  • Manage both near-term tactical weekly production plans and priorities to the manufacturing team for vehicle and accessories against booked orders
  • Develop and maintain feasible vehicle and accessory production schedules, accounting for forecasted demand, internal requirements, customer orders, manufacturing capacity, and yield
  • Track progress toward the plan and communicate any risks, expected or realized
  • Communicate material shortages or discrepancies and the associated impact
  • Support inventory accuracy, including performing counts and auditing BOMs
  • Track phase-in/phase-out of materials during ECO implementation
  • Create, release, and manage production orders in NetSuite
  • Maintain data in NetSuite, such as production lot sizes and safety stock levels
  • Interface with Skydio's manufacturing execution system to determine part numbers, build status, and to create reports.


What Makes You a Good Fit:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations AND 5 - 8 years experience or equivalent in a supply chain, operations, or relevant role in consumer electronics, aerospace, and/or automotive industries
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace as a means to absorb and communicate data
  • Understanding of Supply Chain fundamentals and planning processes
  • Familiarity with Netsuite or other ERP systems and / or planning/scheduling systems
  • Knowledge of hardware development processes, materials management, supply demand management, product lifecycle management (PLM) software, enterprise resource program (ERP) systems, and Databricks (a unified, open analytics platform) experience is a plus
  • Strong analytical, slide deck presentation, verbal and written communication, and cross-functional team management skills
  • Independent, self-starter with strong work ethics who is open-minded, collaborative, team-oriented, attention to details, and adept creative problem solver
  • Ability to work in a fast pace and highly dynamic environment while managing and prioritizing multiple projects / tasks simultaneously
  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.


Compensation: This is a fixed term, full-time position with a limited duration as outlined in the job description. The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - 170,000* Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.

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About Skydio

Skydio is a leading manufacturer of autonomous drones for consumer and commercial use. The company's drones are equipped with advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence technology, allowing them to navigate complex environments and avoid obstacles. Skydio was founded in 2014 by a team of experts in robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Skydio
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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