Production Coordinator

**Rocket Lab**

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we're adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.

**Life at Rocket Lab**

While other companies talk about it, we do it

**About the position**

Production Coordinators are key resources within the Planning function, supporting Production Planners to ensure the timely delivery of fabricated materials from within our global production system. Production Coordinators follow up with production areas for updated status on open work orders, expedite deliveries where needed, and help resolve any blockers preventing on time delivery.

**Essential skills**
- Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job
- Proficient using Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
- Proven ability to clearly communicate, manage work tasks, and provide status updates
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently

**Desired Skills**
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields, or Associate's Degree
- 3+ years of Production experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment
- Proficient in MRP systems
- Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines

**Rocket Lab Employee Benefits**
- The opportunity to work on innovative and advanced technology
- An employee stock purchase program
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks
- Rocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
- Additional parental leave entitlements
- A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year

Important information:
**FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY**:

- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR -120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State._
- Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._

**FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY**:

- For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations._
- Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here _ITAR Regulations._