Senior Production Planner - Space Launch Manufacturing

Rocket Lab Corporation; Warkworth; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in New Zealand seeks a Senior Production Planner to keep the production plan on track, manage work orders, and ensure timely build readiness across manufacturing lines for rockets and spacecraft.

You will drive continuous improvement with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain, coordinating schedules, lead times, and build timelines in a fast-paced, aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as Material Planner or Production Planner.
• Experience in aerospace or fast-growing manufacturing industries.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Own MRP supply and fulfilment planning, releasing work orders to Production and kit requests to Inventory.
• Run clear-to-build reviews and remove blockers so Production can build without delay.
• Report on material position through line of balance, shortage, and clear-to-build reports.
• Prioritize and expedite subassemblies to keep timelines on track.
• Keep MRP part master data and configuration accurate.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to manage schedules and lead times.
• Drive continuous improvement across production, test, and launch.

Skills

Production planning

Clear-to-build reviews

Data management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Rocket Lab in New Zealand seeks a Senior Production Planner to keep the production plan on track, manage work orders, and ensure timely build readiness across manufacturing lines for rockets and spacecraft.

You will drive continuous improvement with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain, coordinating schedules, lead times, and build timelines in a fast-paced, aerospace environment.