Hand Layup Supervisor 2nd shift

Joby Aviation•Marina, CA

About The Position

Joby is seeking a motivated leader with technical experience to supervise its Hand Layup team, which fabricates composite laminates. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while managing production schedules, shift standards, material cure-by dates, FMDS reporting, workflow, resources, and team development. The role combines hands-on operational support with oversight and requires strong leadership, attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of Hand Layup operations. The required second-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Flexibility to support overtime and weekend work is required. The target base pay is $75,800–$117,400 per year, with compensation determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a benefits package that includes paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of composite manufacturing or Hand Layup experience, including 1–3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a production environment.
Familiarity with Hand Layup operations, composite part fabrication, process development, and operational training.
Basic understanding of composite materials and curing requirements.
Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Ability to balance hands-on technical support with operational oversight.
Ability to interpret technical specifications and follow written instructions.
Ability to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to obtain certification to wear a respirator.
No known allergies to epoxies or composite materials.
Ability to work the required second-shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Flexibility to support overtime and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Hand Layup operations by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring work cells are fully utilized to meet production targets.
Ensure consistent execution across shifts through clear communication of priorities and expectations.
Provide hands-on support, including loading and unloading composite parts into work cells and ensuring proper positioning and secure setup for quality layup.
Ensure adherence to standardized work, engineering requirements, and layup specifications.
Verify layup requirements are met for programs and establish visual controls for monitoring protocols.
Enforce safety guidelines and conduct routine audits to support a safe work environment.
Develop work centers to meet Safety, Quality, Productivity, and 4S+S requirements, including hands-on training.
Track, analyze, and report team performance metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and 4S+S using FMDS.
Lead root cause analysis to identify and eliminate process failures, implement corrective and preventive actions, and prevent recurrence.
Coordinate with the Equipment Maintenance team to ensure timely completion of maintenance plans for VirTek lasers and other equipment.
Manage resources and plan capacity for current and future demand.
Ensure materials are properly handled and managed to preserve outlife and cure-by dates.
Continuously improve processes, develop processes, and reduce cycle time.
Drive accountability for first-time quality and reduce defects through proactive process management.
Manage the build schedule and ensure appropriate start- and end-of-shift standards are in place and scheduled.
Develop team members and enhance their skill levels.