Production Control Supervisor-marina

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · Marina, CA · Production Control

Joby Aviation is seeking a Production Control Supervisor to lead their Material Flow team in Marina, CA. This role oversees shipping, receiving, and inventory management, ensuring accurate and timely movement of materials and products. The supervisor will guide and train team members, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with production, engineering, and testing teams. Requires experience in manufacturing or logistics, familiarity with Lean/Kaizen, ERP/MES systems, and strong analytical skills. The role involves leadership, operational planning, and hands-on involvement in materials flow and logistics.

What you'd actually do

  1. Guide, train, and support team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous growth.
  2. Oversee the full lifecycle of materials, including receiving, shipping, and inventory control.
  3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen), optimizing workflows and eliminating inefficiencies.
  4. Partner with production, engineering, and testing teams to ensure material requirements are met efficiently.
  5. Ensure inventory integrity through regular cycle counts, physical audits, and system accuracy.

Skills

Required

  • Proven experience managing/developing teams in a manufacturing or logistics setting.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, or other process improvement methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse best practices.
  • Experience with ERP and MES systems for production and inventory control.
  • Proficiency in computer-based data entry and inventory systems.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks as needed aided or unaided.
  • 3–5 years of experience in shipping/receiving roles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification.
  • Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
  • Track record of building and maintaining effective cross-department relationships.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or related field, or 7 years experience in a related field.
  • Experience managing and growing high-performing teams.
  • Familiarity with ERP/inventory software tools.
  • Solid understanding of supply chain models and their impact across business operations.