Production Supervisor

Rocket Lab USA Inc.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 95,800 - 119,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO, PPO

100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase program

Free snacks/drinks onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor, Composites in Middle River, Maryland. This role involves managing a team to build and integrate large composite assemblies for the Neutron rocket. Key responsibilities include operational leadership, team training, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of technical experience and at least 1 year of leadership in a production setting. Attractive compensation package including medical benefits, paid vacation, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an operating technician in technical environments.
• 1+ year of team leadership experience in a production environment.
• Experience with operations management and daily scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to meet production objectives.
• Coordinate training for composite technicians.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of composites

Operational management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Shop floor management software (ERP/MES)

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, COMPOSITES

Based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex facility in Middle River, Maryland, the Production Supervisor, Composites is responsible for leading the efforts of a production team to build, assemble, and integrate multiple large composite assemblies for the Neutron rocket. This will be a highly influential position with daily responsibility for setting job assignments to meet workflow demands and to drive day by day and hour by hour progress.

As Production Supervisor, Composites, you will be responsible for operational leadership via engagement with the shop floor, supporting design, manufacturing engineering and production. You will be responsible for coordinating a team of composite technicians and overseeing internal and external builds. You will be the pillar for standards amongst the team, setting and inspiring good practices related to process, workmanship, and behavior, ensuring standards are upheld and all AOP deliverables once set are met.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Manage a team of highly qualified technicians to ensure clarity and accountability of responsibilities at our SSC Production Site
• Manage daily tactical and weekly strategic objectives for several production work cells.
• Track output of the team against delivery objectives as well as manage capacity planning and schedule of the team
• Drive and encourage improvement projects and work instruction feedback that decrease touch-time, improve quality, or reduce safety risk
• Drive basic preventive maintenance across the facility
• Accountable for the team training and conformance to health and safety policies and procedures, including use of proper PPE
• Ownership of training for composite technician including knowledge transfer from our New Zealand based training programs
• Transfer of Manufacturing Technologies from New Zealand Composites manufacture and known how into Maryland

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and 5+ years of experience as an operating technician in test facilities, industrial plants, or other technical environments
• 1+ year of team leadership experience in a production environment
• Experience with operations management, including daily scheduling, building, operating, and maintaining complex facility systems
• Experience with apprentice-style training programs

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Associate's degree or bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• A&P License or Composites Technical Apprenticeship
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment working in a similar type of test facility
• Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
• Knowledge of safety processes and experience with handling hazardous goods and materials
• Proven ability to align capacity to development and production forecasts
• Proven ability to manage resources to meet expected test rate increases
• Experience implementing techniques of lean manufacturing
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP/MES) and related programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Base Pay Range (MD Only) $95,800 — $119,800 USD

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

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 hereITAR Regulations.