Production Manager in Brisbane

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD. You will manage a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Trade Assistants; based full time at the 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;
• 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; We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION: RDA Talent Acquisition Team. Applications will close on 22nd of November 2026.