# Production Coordinator II at Rocket Lab

> United States · Mid-level · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Arocketlab%3A8039444003 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Rocket Lab](https://alderhq.app/companies/rocket-lab)
- Location text: Long Beach, CA; EDC
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Long Beach, CA; EDC")
- Posted: 2026-10-20 (15 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8039444003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $58k–$69k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Los Angeles, n 44): p25 $63k, median $82k, p75 $118k

## Description (the employer's text)

### 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 humanity’s 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.

### SUPPLY CHAIN

Rocket Lab’s 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.

### PRODUCTION COORDINATOR II

Based onsite at Rocket Labs headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Production Coordinator II follows up with production areas for updated status on open work orders, expedites deliveries where needed, and help resolve any blockers preventing on time delivery. The Production Coordinator is a key resources within the planning function, supporting production planners to ensure the timely delivery of fabricated materials from within our global production system.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

- Responsible for fulfilment within MRP for production work orders.
- Responsible for releasing kit requests to Inventory
- Responsible for supporting prioritization and expediting subassemblies to support integration timeline.
- Responsible for clearing blockers preventing production from completing production orders, including following up on issue tickets, part shortages, and yield loss.
- Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals.
- Other duties asked by your manager, relevant to your role
### YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Diploma and 2+ years of production experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment or equivalent years of education.
- Proficient using Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
### THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

- Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain
- Proficient in MRP systems
- Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
- Proven ability to clearly communicate, manage work tasks, and provide status updates.
- Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

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