Production Supervisor

Skydio•Hayward, CA

8d•$102,000 - $144,000

About The Position

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 to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond. About the role: As a Production Supervisor at Skydio, you’ll be responsible for running an end-to-end assembly and test line, producing the world’s most advanced autonomous drones. You will have a team of up to 45 technicians and leads reporting directly to you. You’ll work closely with the Planning Team to set production schedules, the Engineering team for troubleshooting and support, and the Inventory Control team to make sure you’ve got the right materials to meet your targets. This is a people leadership position that emphasizes the ability to foster teamwork and accountability in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.

Requirements

Familiarity with electromechanical assembly and digital testing platforms
Comfortable using a variety of software solutions (Jira, NetSuite, Slack, etc.) for work orders, production control, inventory management, and communication
Highly organized with great communication skills
Ability to lead short-term and longer-term projects simultaneously
Attention to detail with emphasis on quality and efficiency over quantity
Drives continuous improvement - able to build flexible and sustainable solutions that scale

Responsibilities

Balances capacity against demand plan to ensure production goals and KPIs are being met
Recruit and manage assembly technicians
Ensures approved processes are followed (SOPs, Quality, Test, Defect Reporting and Tracking)
Fosters a learning and problem-solving environment
Escalates issues to quality, supply, hardware, and software design teams as required