Production Team Lead Trainer at Skydio in San Mateo, CA

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 to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond . About the role: The Production Team Lead Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving training programs for production team leads and frontline supervisors. This role ensures team leads have the leadership, technical, and process knowledge needed to run efficient, safe, and high-quality production operations. The role also directly assists with day-to-day production operational needs, stepping in to support the production floor as required. This is an intentionally flexible role. Priorities shift with the needs of the business, and the person in this position is expected to take direction from their manager and operations leadership on where their time is best spent on any given day. Key Responsibilities Assist with production operational needs. Provide hands-on support to the production floor during peak periods, staffing shortages, and process launches (detailed below). Design, develop, and deliver training curricula for new and existing production team leads, covering leadership fundamentals, standard operating procedures, quality standards, safety protocols, and production systems/tools. Conduct hands-on, classroom, and on-the-floor training sessions, including onboarding for newly promoted or hired team leads. Create and maintain training materials, job aids, SOPs, and certification/competency checklists. Evaluate trainee performance and provide coaching and feedback to ensure skills transfer effectively to the production floor. Partner with Production, Quality, EHS, and HR to identify skill gaps and training needs, and adjust programs accordingly. Track and report on training completion, effectiveness, and impact on production KPIs (safety, quality, throughput, efficiency). Continuously improve training content based on process changes, new equipment, audits, and feedback from team leads and operations leadership. Support a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring team leads in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and lean/5S principles. Perform other duties as assigned. This role may be directed to take on additional tasks, projects, or responsibilities outside of those listed above in order to meet operational, safety, quality, or business needs. Key Responsibility, Detailed: Assisting with Production Operational Needs When the floor needs it, this role works it. Provide direct, hands-on support to the production floor during peak periods, staffing shortages, or process launches. Step in to help team leads and operators resolve day-to-day production issues, escalating as needed. Assist with shift coverage, line balancing, and other operational tasks to keep production running smoothly. Participate in daily production meetings, huddles, and tier reviews to stay connected to real-time operational needs. Help implement new processes, product launches, or equipment changes on the floor alongside operations teams. The scope of this support is intentionally broad. Duties in this area will vary by shift, season, and business need, and may include work not specifically listed here when assigned by the manager or operations leadership. Responsibilities listed in this job description are representative, not exhaustive, and may be modified at any time. 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 pay, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensa