About the job
Skydio stands at the forefront of the drone industry in the U. S., leading the world in autonomous flight technology, which is pivotal for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our dedicated team merges profound expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a customer-first mindset. We aim to expand the horizons of drone utilization, serving a diverse array of users, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel in critical scenarios.
Role Overview:
As the Production Manager for the evening shift, you will oversee the planning, organization, and direction of production operations. Your primary focus will be to ensure the timely delivery of safe, high-quality products while adhering to budgetary constraints. This position involves leading supervisors and frontline teams, formulating production strategies and schedules, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating across various departments, such as Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance, to enhance operational efficiency and achieve business goals. This role specifically manages the evening shift team from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Your Impact:
Establish and lead the evening shift team, creating processes that support Skydio’s growth in production capacity.
Oversee change control and ensure seamless execution of production transitions.
Take ownership of daily production metrics and address issues affecting throughput, quality, or delivery timelines.
Design and implement effective reporting and communication strategies to facilitate smooth transitions between the first and second shifts.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality teams to ensure material availability and work with Maintenance to optimize asset reliability and reduce downtime.
