Senior Production Planner

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Rocket Lab

Auckland, NZ

On-site

Posted March 8, 2026

Job Description

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

While other companies talk about it, we do it!

ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AT ROCKET LAB:

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.

SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER

As a Senior Production Planner based at Rocket Lab’s site in Auckland, NZ you will have the opportunity to support the production of Electron rockets or satellite systems. In this role you will work on coordinating production schedules, optimizing workflows, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. To be successful in this role, you must be detail oriented, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

The Production Planner will constantly champion schedule adherence with daily detailed scheduling and planning of work orders.
The Production Planner supports production to achieve on time delivery of dependent demands in accordance with the Master Production Schedule.
Responsible for shop floor inventory positions and accuracy, the Production Planner works closely with manufacturing engineering and inventory control to identify and resolve any discrepancies with raw material and semi-finished goods inventory.
You will support the Supply Chain organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years' experience in a Production Planning or relevant position, ideally in a manufacturing / engineering environment
Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics
Understanding of planning related ERP processes and requirements including MRP
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse problems, propose solutions and/or make recommendations and act
Flexible team player who is looking to thrive in a fast-growing and often-times uncertain environment

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: