Production Manager - Mission Module

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

Production Manager - Mission Module, you will manage a team Mechanics, Electricians and Trade Assistants; based full time a tour Military Vehicle of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank. The Assembly Team forms part of the greater Production team, which includes Painters, Welders, the Prototype Shop, the Armour Shop and the Logistic Systems team.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Manager – Mission Module 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 Mission Modules to both internal and external customers on time and to build state requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

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;
• Subsidised canteen on-site;
• 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;

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CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Applications will close on 22nd of November 2026.