Production Control Associate

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a Production Control Associate for the San Carlos powertrain factory’s warehouse. This role supports Powertrain’s material flow through timely put-aways, kanban replenishments, kit building, and R&D transfers. It also maintains digital inventory accuracy through discrepancy resolution, cycle counts, and end-of-month reconciliations. The associate works closely with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Quality to meet production schedules and uphold warehouse best practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of related experience in warehouse, distribution, or material control.
Collaborative work ethic and strong ability to build cross-functional relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
Physical strength and stamina sufficient to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
Proficiency in ERP, WMS, and/or MES software.
Strong understanding of supply chain best practices.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices.
Experience operating heavy warehouse equipment, such as a forklift or electric pallet jack.
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Career stability and dedication demonstrated by multi-year service with previous employers.

Responsibilities

Put away received material in the correct warehouse locations and accurately record each move in the ERP.
Replenish production lines through the kanban system so production technicians have the materials they need.
Build material kits on schedule and verify part numbers, revisions, and quantities against the BOM.
Process R&D material transfers with proper documentation and traceability.
Maintain inventory accuracy by performing cycle counts, investigating variances, and correcting records.
Partner with Planning to prioritize and expedite constrained or critical parts to support the build schedule.
Partner with Purchasing, Planning, and Quality to research and resolve inventory discrepancies, including quantity mismatches, location errors, and unreceived or mistransacted parts.
Partner with Quality to segregate, tag, and move controlled, quarantined, or nonconforming material.
Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and provide a high standard of internal customer service.
Support month-end close by completing transactions and resolving open discrepancies.
Support and comply with company safety protocols.
Identify and drive improvements to safety, material flow, warehouse organization, inventory processes, and 4S+S/5S.
Train new associates on warehouse procedures, both physically and digitally.