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Leading Hand - Inventory

Rocket Lab
Actively Hiring
Auckland, NZfull_timePosted Today
2654 SC Inventory ManagementSupply Chain & Procurement
About This Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>While other companies talk about it, we do it!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p><strong>ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AT ROCKET LAB:</strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW205760466 BCX8" lang="MI-NZ" data-contrast="none"><span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">Rocket</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">Lab’s</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">Supply</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">Chain</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">team</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">is</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">responsible</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW205760466 BCX8"> for </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">the</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">flow</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW205760466 BCX8">of</span> <span 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Delivery:</strong> Deliver production kits and components on time, including fast-track and urgent orders.</li> <li><strong>Issue Resolution:</strong> Act as the first escalation point for inventory-related issues, resolving non-conformances promptly.</li> <li><strong>Warehouse Standards:</strong> Maintain a tidy, orderly warehouse environment aligned with 5S principles.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Identify, lead, and embed continuous improvement initiatives across the function.</li> <li><strong>Customer Service:</strong> Provide exceptional service to Production Assembly teams, Logistics, and other stakeholders.</li> <li><strong>Safety Leadership:</strong> Lead a safe workplace by enforcing policies, PPE use, hazard management, and incident reporting.</li> </ul> <h3>What You’ll Bring</h3> <ul> <li>Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or High School Diploma.</li> <li>5+ years of relevant experience.</li> <li>Experience leading a small team in a high-paced environment.</li> <li>Must be a competent and experienced Forklift and Reach Truck Operator.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills, a can-do attitude, and comfort working with IT systems and ERP platforms.</li> <li>Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.</li> </ul> <h3>Preferred Experience</h3> <ul> <li>Background in aerospace, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or rapid-growth environments.</li> </ul> <h3>Why Rocket Lab?</h3> <p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-wrap">You’ll 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.</p> <p class="mb-2 whitespace-pre-wrap"><strong>Ready to launch your career to new heights? Apply now and help us shape the future of space!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>If the above sounds like you <strong>apply</strong> now!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT TO EXPECT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p>Important information:</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>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 <a href="https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pmddtc.state.gov_-3Fid-3Dddtc-5Fkb-5Farticle-5Fpage-26sys-5Fid-3D24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987&amp;d=DwMFog&amp;c=N_fLK0KxmM34zjMadXHMx_SQYmXWO3FX0MRVr1hBcn4&amp;r=prjnch9sxomG2ahCicblmM3m-FuPObepspoR1qvWq2I&amp;m=ExC44mBPk2emo4Fr0xPSGZN0UraQ1ZtkDTxwR7iWw5rixcFQb-Wjlv7lJcecLldz&amp;s=0lfm4LyRtFwK220WHBK11DGHWSVvVhQEcfa5G_2Nf18&amp;e=">here</a>.</em></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><em>Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.</a>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.</em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>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. </em></p> <p><em>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 <a class="fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq" href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/23/2020-00574/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-categories-i-ii-and-iii" target="_blank">ITAR Regulations.</a></em></p></div>

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End-to-end space company building rockets and spacecraft, with a large aerospace manufacturing and technician workforce (A&P, avionics, composite, and assembly/integration/test technicians).

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Employment Typefull_time
Department2654 SC Inventory Management
CategorySupply Chain & Procurement
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