Skydio
NPI Production Supervisor - Dayshift
Hayward, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$114k-$146kDetected 18 days ago
Operations ManagementSupply ChainERPInventory ManagementRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
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53Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role75
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- Coordinate material readiness and resolve labor, material, quality, equipment, engineering, and process constraints before they affect milestones.
- Process Validation, Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Track and communicate schedule attainment, output, first-pass yield, overall yield, scrap/rework, cycle time, labor efficiency, downtime, cost, defects, training readiness, and material constraints.
Responsibilities
- Lead production execution for prototypes, engineering builds, pilot runs, manufacturing trials, LRIP, and new program launches.
- Develop and execute build plans and daily schedules aligned with engineering, customer, and program milestones.
- Own production readiness for staffing, materials, tooling, fixtures, equipment, workstations, documentation, training, safety, test, and inspection requirements.
- Represent Production in design reviews, readiness reviews, daily build reviews, customer visits, audits, and post-build retrospectives.
- Capture lessons learned and drive them into product, tooling, documentation, training, and subsequent build improvements.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to validate new processes, tooling, equipment, assembly methods, test flows, and standard work before production release.
- Provide structured production-floor feedback on manufacturability, operator experience, process clarity, ergonomics, quality, and throughput; support DFM and DFA activities.
- Lead or support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and recovery plans using structured problem-solving methods.
- Support line balancing, workflow design, station optimization, labor planning, and repeatable processes that can scale to full-rate production.
- Team Leadership & Build Performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing flow, assembly, integration, test, inspection, production scheduling, and shop-floor operations.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve constraints involving labor, materials, equipment, processes, quality, or technical requirements.
Skills
- Strong leadership, organization, project coordination, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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 $113,750-$146,250*.
- 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.
- 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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