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# Production Supervisor - Nightshift at Skydio

- **Company:** [Skydio](https://feeny.ai/companies/skydio)
- **Location:** Hayward California, United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/skydio/e5513516-2519-42fa-ab97-69a27756bd63

## Job description

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](https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities) to [first responders](https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety), [soldiers in battlefield scenarios](https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr), and [beyond](https://www.skydio.com/solutions). About the Role: Skydio is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure production teams achieve safety, quality, output, cost, and schedule objectives. Reporting to the Manager of Production, this role owns daily production execution, including staffing, output, quality, material readiness, training, and process adherence. Working across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and NPI, the Production Supervisor will identify constraints, resolve issues, and drive consistent manufacturing performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, people-focused leader who maintains a strong floor presence, holds teams accountable, uses data to make decisions, and continuously improves safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Night Shift Hours: 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

How You’ll Make an Impact: Production Leadership & Execution

- Lead daily manufacturing operations for assigned production areas, lines, or programs.
- Execute production plans while maintaining expectations for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Establish daily targets, priorities, staffing plans, and labor allocation.
- Monitor production performance and quickly escalate material, quality, equipment, process, or staffing constraints.
- Develop recovery plans when production falls behind schedule.
- Maintain strong floor leadership and standards for safety, organization, cleanliness, and 5S.

## Team Leadership

- Directly supervise production leads, technicians, assemblers, and operators.
- Manage daily staffing, attendance, overtime, training, and operator qualification.
- Set clear expectations and provide regular coaching and actionable performance feedback.
- Address productivity, quality, attendance, and performance concerns consistently and promptly.
- Support onboarding and develop production leads and high-performing team members for increased responsibility.
- Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

Performance & Quality

- Track key manufacturing metrics including output, build plan attainment, FPY, yield, scrap/rework, cycle time, labor efficiency, downtime, attendance, and training compliance.
- Review performance throughout the shift and take corrective action when results fall below expectations.
- Ensure teams follow approved work instructions, standard work, and quality requirements.
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate defects, process deviations, and recurring issues.
- Support root-cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions to reduce manufacturing losses.

Production Readiness & Cross-Functional Leadership

- Ensure materials, tooling, equipment, documentation, staffing, and training are ready to support production.
- Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, and Materials teams to resolve shortages and production constraints.
- Serve as the primary Production representative for assigned manufacturing areas.
- Communicate production status, risks, staffing constraints, material shortages, and equipment concerns to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Support NPI and pilot builds as new products and processes transition into sustained production.
- Maintain effective communication and handoffs between shifts and production areas.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, production flow, and cost.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on line balancing, standard work, workstation optimization, and process improvements.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use production data and operator feedback to identify root causes and drive sustainable improvements.
- Help standardize successful processes and best practices across production areas.

What Makes You a Good Fit: Required

- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or a related environment.
- Experience leading or supervising production employees.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and shop-floor execution.
- Experience managing staffing, production priorities, and changing operational requirements.
- Experience using manufacturing KPIs such as output, yield, scrap, cycle time, downtime, and labor efficiency.
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Comfortable using computers and digital manufacturing systems.

## Preferred

- Experience in aerospace, robotics, electronics, automotive, or other complex hardware manufacturing.
- Experience in high-volume or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standard work, line balancing, and continuous improvement.
- Experience with NetSuite, Arena, and Slack, or comparable ERP, PLM, and communication systems.
- Experience with MES platforms, manufacturing dashboards, or production reporting systems.
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Experience supporting NPI-to-production transitions.
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

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 $113,750-$146,250*. 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.

## #LI-BJ1

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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

## About Skydio

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Skydio builds autonomous drones and platforms for public safety, critical infrastructure inspection, and national security, enabling safer, smarter, and faster data collection.
- **Entity Type**: Private – Series E ($230M raised)
- **Headquarters**: San Mateo, California, United States (manufacturing hub in Hayward, CA; satellite offices in Boston, Japan, and India)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Adam Bry (CEO) and Abe Bachrach (CTO) – both MIT graduates and co-founders of Google’s Project Wing

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Drone manufacturing, autonomous flight software, public safety / first responder technology, infrastructure inspection, defense / national security
- **Target customers**: B2G (government/public safety), B2B (energy, utilities, construction, surveying), and defense organizations
- **Mission statement**: “To make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight”

## Products & Services
- **[Skydio X10](https://www.skydio.com/)**: Flagship autonomous drone with best-in-class sensors, advanced AI, and cloud integration – designed for outdoor inspection, DFR, and site security.
- **[Skydio R10](https://www.skydio.com/)**: Indoor-capable, compact drone for tight quarters (e.g., building interiors) with onboard lighting and communications.
- **[Skydio Dock for X10](https://www.skydio.com/)**: Remote docking station enabling autonomous launch, landing, and charging – supports unattended mission execution.
- **[Skydio Cloud & Software Platform](https://www.skydio.com/)**: End-to-end software for mission planning, live streaming, data processing, and fleet management (includes Drone as First Responder solutions, asset inspection, and mapping).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Funding**: $230 million raised in a Series E round (led by Linse Capital, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Next47, IVP, DoCoMo, Nvidia, UP.Partners; angel investors include Brendan Iribe, Naval Ravikant, Padma Warrior, Matt Bellamy, Magic Johnson, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Durant). Valuation not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Over 60,000 drones delivered; “9 figures of annual revenue” (i.e., $100M+) with rapid growth [skydio.com/careers](https://www.skydio.com/careers).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, IVP, DoCoMo, UP.Partners.
- **Growth Signals**: Company reports rapid revenue growth; expanding into national security contracts; manufacturing hub in Hayward; global presence with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Zurich.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Purely U.S. based** – designed, assembled, and supported in the USA, meeting strict national security and supply chain standards.
- **Deep AI autonomy** – world-leading computer vision and autonomous flight technology, built by a team that pioneered the field at MIT and Google X.
- **Full-stack platform** – drones, docks, cloud software, and mission-specific integrations create a locked-in ecosystem that’s hard to replicate.
- **Mission-critical trust** – deployed by police departments, defense agencies, and utilities for life-saving and infrastructure-protecting missions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling drone-as-a-first-responder (DFR)** programs across public safety agencies.
- **Expanding defense & national security** verticals (survivable sUAS, battlefield situational awareness).
- **Deepening enterprise inspection & mapping** offerings for energy, telecom, and civil infrastructure.
- **International growth** – offices in Japan, India, Singapore, Switzerland, and Finland.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose-driven impact** – work on tech that “makes our world safer and more efficient” (autonomous drones for first responders, search & rescue, battlefield awareness).
- **Cutting-edge engineering** – stack spans AI/robotics, computer vision, cloud, mobile, aerodynamics, sensors, and hardware; described as “the Mount Everest of technology.”
- **Collaborative culture** – “intense but rewarding”; teams include world-class engineers, special forces operators, and industry experts.
- **Hybrid/office** – headquarters in San Mateo (Bay Area) with manufacturing in Hayward; satellite offices in Boston, Japan, and India. Many engineering roles are on-site or hybrid, but some positions list remote (US) availability.
- **Notable perks** – no explicit perks listed, but culture emphasizes real-world impact, cross-functional work, and autonomy to solve hard problems.

## Sources
1. [skydio.com](https://www.skydio.com/) – Main site (products, mission, drone capabilities)
2. [skydio.com/about](https://www.skydio.com/about) – Founders, leadership, and company history
3. [skydio.com/careers](https://www.skydio.com/careers) – Company stats (60k drones, 9-figure revenue, mission, culture, office locations)
4. [linkedin.com/company/skydio](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skydio) – Company description
5. [cbinsights.com/company/skydio/financials](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/skydio/financials) – Funding round details (Series E, $230M)

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