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Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead the Vehicle Integration team on Day Shift at our Auckland facility. Reporting to the Manager of Vehicle Integration, you will provide hands-on shop floor leadership for 15+ technicians and leading hands, driving delivery rates, resolving production blockers, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll directly impact launch cadence through effective capacity planning, team development, and relentless problem-solving.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 15+ technicians and leading hands through regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and active coaching
- Drive delivery commitments through demand and capacity planning aligned to business objectives
- Plan work to a 1-4 week horizon, proactively identifying and eliminating blockers before they impact production
- Own quality outcomes and conformance to specifications across your area
- Manage personnel development including training plans, matrices, and certifications to build team resilience
- Supervise product introductions from engineering development to full-rate production
- Enforce area standards, SOPs, and health & safety requirements
- Track and report daily metrics: Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People
- Interface with support organizations to minimize production interruptions and optimize workflow
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and foster innovation across your teams
Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected and protected. The Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching the Electron rocket across launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the world's most frequently-launched rockets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma, NCEA Level 2 (minimum 60 credits), or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership/supervisory position
- 5+ years aviation/aerospace manufacturing or maintenance experience
NICE TO HAVE:
- 8+ years relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated success managing resources to meet production rate increases
- Proven ability aligning capacity to production forecasts
- Track record developing and leading high-performing teams
- Strong problem-solving mindset with bias for action
Note: Background checks will be undertaken prior to employment offers. You must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship.
