Manufacturing Planner

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

2h

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a driven and experienced Manufacturing Planner to join our Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization. This role will be responsible for managing the production schedule for specific manufacturing areas, working cross-functionally to ensure execution while also supporting the evolution of our planning function as we transition from low-rate builds to scalable production.
The Manufacturing Planner will play a key role in both short-term execution and long-term stability. This includes tracking schedule performance, identifying sources of variability, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in schedule attainment and execution confidence. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in high-mix manufacturing environments, is comfortable operating in ambiguity, and is motivated to help shape the tools, processes, and disciplines that will enable a more structured, proactive scheduling approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field and 5 years equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations in a complex hardware environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 with the ability to interpret and manage routing, BOM, and order data
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments with evolving processes and limited system structure
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Enovia, Catia, or Delmia and an understanding of configuration management principles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead discussions and influence across teams
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced environments while helping drive process improvement and planning maturity
• Experience building or using reporting tools to monitor planning execution and drive continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting planning transformations or scaling manufacturing from low-rate to higher-volume production
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience

Responsibilities

• Own the shop floor production schedule for assigned areas, ensuring alignment between demand, material availability, and manufacturing readiness
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure work orders are properly prioritized, structured, and released
• Lead daily schedule reviews and status updates and serve as the point of contact for planning-related execution issues
• Manage short-term planning needs while identifying and addressing root causes of recurring disruptions
• Create and maintain reporting that measures schedule attainment, highlights key drivers of variability, and informs planning decisions
• Communicate issues impacting schedule stability, escalate risks, and help define requirements for successful scheduling
• Drive discussions that shift execution from reactive recovery to proactive planning, ensuring work is planned earlier and buffers are established where needed
• Maintain schedule integrity in ERP systems including routings, BOMs, order dates, and build quantities
• Contribute to capacity planning and schedule optimization efforts to support build velocity and program goals
• Support the rollout of scalable planning processes, tools, and data improvements

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees