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 to 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, 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 selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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, a 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.

As a Senior Supervisor, Production based at Rocket Lab’s site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will 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!

• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup and adjustments of machines.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Provide direct supervision to non‑exempt employees (operators, technicians and support personnel).
• Interact frequently with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups, presenting technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
• Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, administering company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Establish or adjust workflow to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department and team.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

• High school diploma
• 10+ years of Production Supervisor experience in a…