Production Coordinator II

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 global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Production Coordinator II follows up with production areas for updated status on open work orders, expedites deliveries where needed, and help resolve any blockers preventing on time delivery. The Production Coordinator is a key resources within the planning function, supporting production planners to ensure the timely delivery of fabricated materials from within our global production system. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Responsible for fulfilment 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 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 REQUIRMENTS:

• 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.