SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Salary: USD 28 - 33 / hourly
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. The Production Coordinator II role is based onsite at Rocket Lab's Long Beach, CA headquarters and is part of the Supply Chain team, which manages the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business.
In this role, you will follow up with production areas for updated status on open work orders, expedite deliveries where needed, and help resolve blockers preventing on-time delivery. You will be a key resource within the planning function, supporting production planners to ensure timely delivery of fabricated materials from the global production system.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing fulfillment within MRP for production work orders
- Releasing kit requests to Inventory
- Supporting prioritization and expediting subassemblies to meet integration timelines
- Clearing blockers preventing production completion, including following up on issue tickets, part shortages, and yield loss
- Working in a cross-functional team environment and collaborating with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
- Other duties as assigned by your manager
The role involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- High School Diploma and 2+ years of production experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment (or equivalent years of education)
- Proficiency with Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain
- Proficiency in MRP systems
- Team-oriented with strong ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
- Proven ability to clearly communicate, manage work tasks, and provide status updates
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Commerce due to ITAR regulations.
