About Us
At Saildrone, we sustainably explore, map, and monitor the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. We provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence. Our fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), powered by renewable wind and solar power, have a minimal carbon footprint and operate without the need for a crewed support vessel.
Saildrone works with governments, civil agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seas. As a result of our work, we have been included on TIME's List of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2024 and earned the Ocean Awards' Innovation Award. Saildrone's hurricane mission was included as one of The New York Times' "Top 21 Things that happened (for the first time) in 2021".
We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate our missions worldwide. Saildrone is backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors.
The Role
We are hiring for a new position at Saildrone, a Production Control Coordinator, who will report to our Production Manager and be responsible for daily work scheduling in the cells including ensuring material is on hand & ready to build, and that work is represented correctly in our production systems and schedules. They will coordinate activities in a narrow window before actual build to ensure the build goes smoothly in terms of materials and matching demand.
Responsibilities
Working with Production Manager and existing Production Control Coordinator on creating and understanding short term production assembly demand
Understanding which assemblies are clear to build based on inventory and capacity
Ensuring the production cell has all materials on hand to build by collaborating with our inventory department
Entering, releasing and closing work orders; for traditional builds and special projects
Ensure inventory accuracy in production cells through regular audits of open work orders and repair materials
Highlighting supply chain shortages and working with supply chain team to disposition shortages
Work with manufacturing engineering to ensure BOMs match what is expected of production assemblies
Coordinate with our assembly team on availability of production assemblies and field service needs
Help maintain production long term schedule and reporting needs within the company
Work with the Production Manager to advocate for production needs from other departments
Coordinate timing and part availability for first article and engineering handoffs
Required Skills and Experience
Degree in business or quantitative area, and 2+ years production experience, or 5+ years in a production environment, or equivalent experience
Understanding and experience of factory material flows
Basic understanding of machining tasks (welding, bending, taps)
Experience with production inventory systems like Netsuite, and functions including: Bills of Materials, Work Orders, ECO implementation
Experience with work control systems like Jira, SmartSheets, Teamcenter
Strong communication and team skills, especially in a production team environment
Strong problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail, specifications, and improving processes
Able to work at our Alameda factory M-F 8am-4:30pm
Physical Requirements
Work requires the ability to be stationary for extended periods of time.
Work requires the ability to transverse the manufacturing facility multiple times a day.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, walking, and reaching.
Work requires lifting up to 20 lbs short distances.
Location : This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay.
Benefits :
Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Short and relaxing ferry ride from the Ferry Building for SF residents
Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan
A reasonable estimate of the current pay rate is $35.00 - $40.00 per hour.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization.
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work.
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