Production Supervisor
Rocket Lab USA, Middle River, MD, United States
Production Supervisor, Composites
Based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex facility in Middle River, Maryland, the Production Supervisor, Composites leads a production team that builds, assembles, and integrates multiple large composite assemblies for the Neutron rocket. The role entails setting daily job assignments, managing workflow, and ensuring continuous progress and adherence to quality, safety, and schedule standards.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of highly qualified technicians to ensure clarity and accountability of responsibilities at the SSC Production Site.
Set daily tactical and weekly strategic objectives for several production work cells.
Track output against delivery objectives, manage capacity planning and schedule.
Drive and encourage improvement projects and work‑instruction feedback that reduce touch‑time, improve quality, or diminish safety risk.
Lead basic preventive maintenance across the facility.
Ensure team training and compliance with health and safety policies, including proper PPE use.
Own training for composite technicians, transferring knowledge from New Zealand training programs.
Transfer manufacturing technologies from New Zealand to Maryland.
Qualifications
High‑school diploma and 5+ years of experience as an operating technician in test facilities, industrial plants, or other technical environments.
At least 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
A&P license or Composites Technical Apprenticeship.
Experience in a fast‑paced production environment working in a similar test facility.
Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings.
Knowledge of safety processes and experience handling hazardous goods and materials.
Proven ability to align capacity with development and production forecasts.
Proven ability to manage resources to meet expected test‑rate increases.
Experience implementing lean‑manufacturing techniques.
Proficiency with computers, MS Office, and shop‑floor management software (ERP/MES).
Additional Physical Requirements
If standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, and moving objects is required.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle tools or controls.
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods (at least 8 hours).
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in confined areas.
Base Pay Range (MD Only) : $95,800 – $119,800 USD.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, 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.
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Based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex facility in Middle River, Maryland, the Production Supervisor, Composites leads a production team that builds, assembles, and integrates multiple large composite assemblies for the Neutron rocket. The role entails setting daily job assignments, managing workflow, and ensuring continuous progress and adherence to quality, safety, and schedule standards.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of highly qualified technicians to ensure clarity and accountability of responsibilities at the SSC Production Site.
Set daily tactical and weekly strategic objectives for several production work cells.
Track output against delivery objectives, manage capacity planning and schedule.
Drive and encourage improvement projects and work‑instruction feedback that reduce touch‑time, improve quality, or diminish safety risk.
Lead basic preventive maintenance across the facility.
Ensure team training and compliance with health and safety policies, including proper PPE use.
Own training for composite technicians, transferring knowledge from New Zealand training programs.
Transfer manufacturing technologies from New Zealand to Maryland.
Qualifications
High‑school diploma and 5+ years of experience as an operating technician in test facilities, industrial plants, or other technical environments.
At least 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
A&P license or Composites Technical Apprenticeship.
Experience in a fast‑paced production environment working in a similar test facility.
Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings.
Knowledge of safety processes and experience handling hazardous goods and materials.
Proven ability to align capacity with development and production forecasts.
Proven ability to manage resources to meet expected test‑rate increases.
Experience implementing lean‑manufacturing techniques.
Proficiency with computers, MS Office, and shop‑floor management software (ERP/MES).
Additional Physical Requirements
If standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, and moving objects is required.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle tools or controls.
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods (at least 8 hours).
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in confined areas.
Base Pay Range (MD Only) : $95,800 – $119,800 USD.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, 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.
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