Manufacturing Planner -Marina- Temporary
About The Position
Joby Aviation is seeking a driven and experienced Manufacturing Planner to join its Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization. This temporary role manages the production schedule for specific manufacturing areas and works cross-functionally to support execution and the evolution of planning as the company transitions from low-rate builds to scalable production. The planner supports short-term execution and long-term schedule stability by tracking schedule performance, identifying sources of variability, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve schedule attainment and execution confidence. The ideal candidate has deep experience in high-mix manufacturing, is comfortable with ambiguity, and is motivated to help develop the tools, processes, and disciplines for more structured, proactive scheduling. This temporary role is anticipated to last 3–6 months. The target base pay is $48–$82 per hour. Compensation will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field, and/or 6+ years of 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, including 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, including the ability to lead discussions and influence across teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments while driving 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, aligning demand, material availability, and manufacturing readiness.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to prioritize, structure, and release work orders.
- Lead daily schedule reviews and status updates, and serve as the point of contact for planning-related execution issues.
- Manage short-term planning needs and address root causes of recurring disruptions.
- Create and maintain reporting to measure schedule attainment, highlight variability drivers, and inform planning decisions.
- Communicate issues affecting schedule stability, escalate risks, and help define requirements for successful scheduling.
- Drive discussions that move execution from reactive recovery to proactive planning, including planning work earlier and establishing buffers where needed.
- Maintain schedule integrity in ERP systems, including routings, BOMs, order dates, and build quantities.
- Contribute to capacity planning and schedule optimization to support build velocity and program goals.
- Support the rollout of scalable planning processes, tools, and data improvements.
