Joby Ohio Production Lead
Vandalia, OHJob$67–81K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Joby Aviation seeks a Blade Production Lead for its Ohio factory in Vandalia. The role leads direct and indirect production staff responsible for producing eVTOL aircraft blades, with safety and quality prioritized alongside production quantity. The lead develops team members, sets expectations, improves production processes, and manages kaizen activities while helping scale manufacturing in a fast-paced startup environment.
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Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blade Production Lead at our Ohio factory located in Vandalia, Ohio. This role requires a thoughtful and inspirational leader for both direct and indirect production staff responsible for producing our eVTOL aircraft’s Blades. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven, with a deep understanding of the fundamentals of safety and quality in manufacturing operations, followed by quantity. The selected candidate will possess strong leadership skills as well as the ability to attain results in a fast-paced start-up environment while scaling manufacturing.
Responsibilities
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Lead and grow Blade Production, a team of highly skilled production technicians and leaders
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Responsible for producing all production components, delivering to our safety, quality, and quantity goals
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Chart a course for team members’ professional development with a focus on training and engagement
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Develop and communicate clear expectations to the team, prioritizing clear communication and achieving goals
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Develop inter-team and intra-team processes to facilitate efficiency
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Manage continuous improvement in kaizen activities
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
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10+ years of relevant experience
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Experience in a production/operations leadership role
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Experience in composite materials, assembly processes, RTM, tooling, and/or equipment
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Superior problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross-functional teams
Desired
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Extensive composite molding and resin transfer molding (RTM) knowledge
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Demonstrated experience leading Lean and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $66,560 - $80,700/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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