Production Control Associate

About the job

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a Production Control Associate to play a key role in the San Carlos powertrain factory’s warehouse. The Production Control Associate sets the rhythm of Powertrain’s material flow with timely put-aways, kanban replenishments, kit building, and R&D transfers. Digitally, our Production Control Associates maintain inventory accuracy, discrepancy resolutions, cycle counts, and end-of-month reconciliations. The role works closely with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Quality teams to achieve production schedules and uphold best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely put-aways of received material to the correct warehouse locations, transacting each move accurately in the ERP

• Replenish production lines through the kanban system to ensure production technicians consistently have the material they need to succeed

• Build material kits on schedule, verifying part numbers, revisions, and quantities against the BOM

• Process R&D material transfers, ensuring proper documentation and traceability

• Maintain inventory accuracy by executing cycle counts, investigating variances, and correcting records

• Partnering with Planning, prioritize and expedite constrained or critical parts to ensure the build schedule

• Partnering with Purchasing, Planning, and Quality, research and resolve inventory discrepancies such as quantity mismatches, location errors, and unreceived or mistransacted parts

• Partnering with Quality, segregate, tag, and move controlled, quarantined, or nonconforming material

• Facing the entire cross-functional team, communicate clearly and deliver a high standard of internal customer service

• Support month-end close by completing all transactions and resolving open discrepancies

• Support and comply with the company’s safety protocols

• Identify and drive improvements to safety, material flow, warehouse organization, inventory processes, and 4S+S/5S

• Train new associates on warehouse procedures both physically and digitally

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 3+ years of related experience in warehouse, distribution, or material control

• Proven collaborative work ethic and strong ability to build cross-functional relationships

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

• Physical strength and stamina sufficient to lift 50 pounds occasionally

• Proficiency in ERP, WMS, and/or MES software

• Strong understanding of supply chain best practices

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices

• Experience operating heavy warehouse equipment (e.g., forklift, electric pallet jack)

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Career stability and dedication demonstrated by multi-year service with previous employers

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $23-$34/hr. 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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.