Leading Hand Inventory

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

While other companies talk about it we do it!

ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AT ROCKET LAB:

Rocket Labs Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials products and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers missions the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets manage inventory look after shipping and receiving manage direct and indirect procurement and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together and are critical to our success.

• Lead & Support:Provide daily direction and support to Inventory Coordinators driving throughput and DIFOT outcomes.
• Stock Accuracy:Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure systems reflect real-time movements.
• Production Delivery:Deliver production kits and components on time including fast-track and urgent orders.
• Issue Resolution:Act as the first escalation point for inventory-related issues resolving non-conformances promptly.
• Warehouse Standards:Maintain a tidy orderly warehouse environment aligned with 5S principles.
• Continuous Improvement:Identify lead and embed continuous improvement initiatives across the function.
• Customer Service:Provide exceptional service to Production Assembly teams Logistics and other stakeholders.
• Safety Leadership:Lead a safe workplace by enforcing policies PPE use hazard management and incident reporting.

• Associates degree Bachelors degree or High School Diploma.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading a small team in a high-paced environment.
• Must be a competent and experienced Forklift and Reach Truck Operator.
• Strong organizational skills a can-do attitude and comfort working with IT systems and ERP platforms.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Background in aerospace automotive heavy manufacturing or rapid-growth environments.

Youll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry in a culture that values innovation teamwork and continuous improvement. At Rocket Lab every day is a chance to make a real impact.

Ready to launch your career to new heights Apply now and help us shape the future of space!

If the above sounds like you apply now!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats 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 others 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.

Important information:

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 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 here ITAR Regulations.