What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Specialist- San Carlos position at Joby Aviation?
Company Overview
Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Responsibilities
- Drive Inventory accuracy with regular cycle counts. Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal controls (ICFR) and ensure all material movements are audit-ready.
- Direct and perform daily cycle counts and annual wall-to-wall physical inventories. Analyze variances and achieve a consistent >99% accuracy rate.
- Root Cause Analysis. Investigate systemic discrepancies in the ERP system. Identify failures in kitting, receiving, or consumption processes and implement corrective actions.
- Cross-Functional Liaison. Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Finance to ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and timely "backflushing" of components.
- Be an ERP master. Act as a subject matter expert for the inventory module of the ERP system (e.g., SAP, D365, Oracle). Ensure real-time data entry discipline across the production team.
Required
- 5 years of inventory control experience in a high-growth manufacturing environment (Aerospace or Defense preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Data Modeling)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds aided or unaided throughout the day
Desired
- Proven experience working within SOX 404 environments and AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
- Ability to build processes from scratch where none exist
- Unwavering commitment to data accuracy and financial transparency
- Knowledge of and adherence to strict safety protocols
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $78,900 - $132,300/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.
Additional Information
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $78,900 - $132,300