Production Manager - L4111

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia is seeking a Production Manager – L4111 based at MILVEHCOE, Redbank, Brisbane. You will lead a team of mechanics and fitters, report to the Head of Production, and drive safe, efficient production aligned with the schedule and program priorities within the Defence sector.

The role requires a track record in production leadership in Defence, a solid understanding of lean practices, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, warehousing, and program management

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Armament Systems.
• Experience leading Production or Operations in Defence.
• Ability to devise strategic development and resource planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Experience with Weapon/Weapons System projects and suppliers.
• Experience managing teams to produce, maintain and repair.
• Eligibility for Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian citizen).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanics and fitters to deliver Production Orders.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Collaborate across IPT and departments.
• Implement lean principles to optimise production.
• Support strategic planning and program management.

Skills

Production leadership

Resource planning

Weapon systems projects

MS Office / SharePoint

Team management

Security clearance eligibility

Defence industry experience

Mechanical/Electrical trade

Education

Mechanical / Electrical / Armament Systems qualification

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD

This role will be based at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence – MILVEHCOE, Redbank. This will be a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast paced, collaborative team of professionals, where you will manage a team of mechanics and fitters, with any Team Leads reporting directly to yourself.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Manager – L4111 is accountable for leading the safe, efficient and process aligned delivery of allocated Production Orders in line with the Production Schedule. The role is responsible for ensuring production activities are executed to the highest standards of safety, quality, cost and schedule to support overall vehicle build milestones. Working collaboratively across Engineering, Warehousing/Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Assembly, Paint and Program Management; the Production Manager will optimise production performance by implementing lean principles, resolve operational challenges and ensure alignment with program priorities and customer requirements. As a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Production Manager contributes to strategic planning, supports business objectives and plays a critical role in delivering to both internal and external customers on time and to build state requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Trade or tertiary qualifications in related discipline of Mechanical, Electrical or Armament System Maintenance or a related technical discipline;
• Proven experience in Production or Operations Leadership, within the Defence Industry;
• Proven ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource planning;
• Operational knowledge and capability of the Microsoft Office Professional suite and SharePoint;
• Experience in managing complex Weapon/ Weapons System projects and project resources including suppliers and multiple service providers in a variety of environments;
• Must have proven experience managing a team to produce, maintain and repair; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 700 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

Applications will close on 31st of October 2026