Mission Module Production Manager – 9‑Day Fortnight

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long weekends every second week (9-day

On-site canteen

Exclusive employee discounts

Parental and loyalty leave accrual

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD is seeking a Production Manager for the Mission Module to lead a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Trade Assistants at MILVEHCOE, Redbank. You will oversee safe, efficient production aligned to schedule across multiple workshops including Armour, Prototype and Logistics teams.

Reporting to the Head of Production, you will drive lean processes, coordinate cross-functional activities, and ensure on-time build milestones for both internal and external

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Armament System Maintenance or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Production or Operations Leadership, defence industry preferred.
• Experience in strategic development and resource planning.
• Proficient with MS Office Professional and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient and process-aligned production of assigned orders in line with the Production Schedule and milestones.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Warehousing, Production Engineering and Assembly to optimise performance.
• Drive lean initiatives, resolve operational challenges and align with customer requirements and program priorities.
• Contribute to IPT strategic planning and ensure timely delivery of Mission Modules to customers.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Armament systems

Team leadership

Education

Trade qualification

Tertiary qualification inMechanical

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD is seeking a Production Manager for the Mission Module to lead a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Trade Assistants at MILVEHCOE, Redbank. You will oversee safe, efficient production aligned to schedule across multiple workshops including Armour, Prototype and Logistics teams.

Reporting to the Head of Production, you will drive lean processes, coordinate cross-functional activities, and ensure on-time build milestones for both internal and external