Production Supervisor
Skydio is the leading US drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders.
About the role:
As Skydio’s Production Supervisor, you will oversee our in-house manufacturing team from new product introduction through mass production. This is a people leadership position that emphasizes the ability to foster teamwork and accountability in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
How you'll make an impact:
- Balances capacity against demand plan to ensure production goals and KPIs are being met
- Staffs and directly manages assembly associates and technicians
- Ensures approved processes are followed (SOPs, Quality, Test, Defect Reporting and Tracking)
- Fosters positive learning and problem solving environment
- Escalates issues to quality, supply, hardware and software design teams as required
- Manages in-line rework and RMA repairs
What makes you a good fit:
- The ideal candidate has experience with electromechanical production, lean manufacturing (preferably green belt or higher), and experience directly managing operators/associates
- Comfortable using MRP system (SAP, NetSuite, etc.) for work orders and inventory
- Highly organized with great communication skills
- Attention to detail, focused on quality and efficiency over quantity
- Proactive problem solver
- Drives continuous improvement
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multi-disciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.