Senior Supervisor, Production

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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.

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions

SENIOR SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION

As a Senior Supervisor, Production based at Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will have the opportunity to direct the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. In this role you will develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

To be successful in this role, you must prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply as well as plan and administer procedures and budgets. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

Shift Details: D-Shift: 6:00pm-6:30am Wednesday
- Friday and alternating Saturdays

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

* Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.

* Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

* Supervision:
Provides direct supervision to non-exempt employees (i.e., operators and technicians, and support personnel).

* Interaction:
Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

* Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.

* Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

* Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.

* Establishes or adjusts workflow to meet production schedules.

* Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

* Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department and team.

* Analyses and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.

* Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SR. SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION:

* High school Diploma

* 10+ years of Production Supervisor experience in production or heavily regulated manufacturing environment

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

* Knowledge of a semi-conductor cleanroom environment a plus.

* Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, simple financial reports and legal documents.

* Ability to read, interpret and correct engineering drawings.

* Ability to write technical reports and procedure manuals.

* Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and engineers.

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