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:
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing production operations to deliver safe, high-quality products on time and at target cost. This role leads supervisors and front-line teams, develops production strategy and schedules, drives continuous improvement and cost control, and collaborates cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to scale operations and meet business objectives. This role will lead the 2nd shift team (3:00 PM–11:30 PM).
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Build and lead the 2nd shift team, establishing processes that enable Skydio’s capacity expansion.
- Manage change control and ensure smooth execution of production changeovers.
- Own daily production performance and escalate or resolve issues that impact throughput, quality, or delivery.
- Develop and implement reporting and communication strategies to ensure seamless handoffs between 1st and 2nd shifts.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to ensure material availability, and with Maintenance to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.
What Makes You a Good Fit:
- 5–10 years of manufacturing experience with progressive leadership responsibility; at least 3 years managing supervisors or teams.
- Proven track record driving continuous improvement and building flexible, sustainable solutions that scale.
- Demonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Compensation:
At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000-$156,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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