Production Coordinator II - Swing Shift

Production Coordinator II - Swing Shift

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Supply Chain

Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers' missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success.

Production Coordinator II

Based onsite at Rocket Labs Stennis Space Center facility, the Production Coordinator II follows up with production areas for updated status on open work orders, expedite deliveries where needed, and help resolve any blockers preventing on time delivery. The Production Coordinator is a key resource within the planning function, supporting production planners to ensure the timely delivery of fabricated materials from within our global production system.

Swing Shift Hours: 12:00pm - 8:30pm

What you'll get to do:

• Responsible for fulfillment within MRP for production work orders.
• Responsible for releasing kit requests to Inventory
• Responsible for supporting prioritization and expediting subassemblies to support integration timeline.
• Responsible for clearing blockers preventing production from completing production orders, including following up on issue tickets, part shortages, and yield loss.
• Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals.
• Other duties asked by your manager, relevant to your role

You'll bring these qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 2+ years of production experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficient using Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain
• Proficient in MRP systems
• Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
• Proven ability to clearly communicate, manage work tasks, and provide status updates.
• Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently

Additional requirements:

• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

What to expect:

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.