Skydio
Manufacturing Training Program Manager
Hayward, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$145k-$219kDetected 17 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role
- Schedule, coordinate, and administer instructor-led, on-the-job, and digital training for manufacturing employees.
- Act as the primary Manufacturing System Owner for the LMS, overseeing the integrity of qualification tracking, employee certifications, training documentation, and reporting to ensure constant audit readiness.
- Coordinate candidate referrals, workforce program participation, onboarding logistics, internships, apprenticeships, and hiring initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing training programs across production operations.
- Design and continuously improve onboarding programs that accelerate employee readiness and productivity.
- Develop cross-training strategies that increase workforce versatility and manufacturing flexibility.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, EHS, and Quality to develop standardized work instructions, training curricula, and certification programs for compliance, new products, and manufacturing processes.
- Develop professional development programs and training to
- Develop scalable training infrastructure, processes, and reporting dashboards to support a growing manufacturing workforce.
- Manage training schedules, instructor coordination, employee certifications, and training records.
- Serve as the primary liaison with colleges, universities, workforce boards, apprenticeship programs, and strategic manufacturing partners.
- Develop and implement workforce development programs that reduce dependence on staffing agencies through sustainable talent pipelines.
- At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing training, workforce development, operations program management, or a related field.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through KPIs including certification rates, time-to-proficiency, quality performance, safety metrics, and production readiness.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies.
- Experience managing workforce grants, apprenticeship programs, or publicly funded workforce initiatives.
- Familiarity with California workforce development programs and manufacturing initiatives.
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CPTD, APTD, CIT, or ATD certifications are a plus.
- 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 will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
- For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Compensation
- At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $219,000*.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.
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.
- Lead partnerships with public agencies, workforce development organizations, educational institutions, and community partners to strengthen Skydio's manufacturing talent pipeline.
- 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.
Company info
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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