AU02847

15-Oct-2026

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About the Team

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, team-oriented team of professionals. You will manage a growing team of production workers and machine operators across two shifts.

We are looking for a team lead for our day shift (6am - 3pm) and our afternoon shift (3pm - 11pm).

About the Role

The Armour Shop Team Leader oversees the floor production, coordinates shifts, and ensures strict adherence to Lean manufacturing principles, safety, quality & production targets. The Team Leader plays a key role in the production of composite armour panels, supporting both the assembly and finishing processes. This includes preparing materials and components prior to bonding, ensuring all surfaces are properly treated, and assisting with the accurate placement and curing of adhesives. You will also contribute to quality control by inspecting parts for defects and ensuring compliance with safety and manufacturing standards throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities Involve:

- Track production metrics to meet daily manufacturing targets;
- Assist with Production Manager with conducting daily and weekly audits / meetings;
- Assisting the Production Manager with shift handovers, rostering and training;
- Ensuring work is always done safely and up to the correct quality standards;
- Operating machinery and assembly of composite panels.

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:

- Supervisory experience; 2+ years leading teams;
- Hands on experience with Lean Manufacturing;
- Proficient in workforce management tools and shift planning;
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment, vacuum sealing equipment or adhesive bonding equipment experience would be highly advantageous;
- Ability to interpret engineering instructions and assemble components with an attention to detail;
- Already holding or the ability to gain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

- Uniforms, tools and training provided;
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
- 20% loading applied to afternoon shifts;
- Subsidised canteen on-site;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 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

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Applications will close on 14th of October 2026.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This role requires a Defence clearance, only Australian Citizens are eligible.

This role is subject to ITAR (International Traffic Arms Regulations), your nationality may affect eligibility.

Further information regarding clearances found at

Diverse perspectives drive value – for clients, people, and communities. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line/Direct manager before applying.

📌 Production Team Lead - Armour Shop (Australia)
🏢 Rheinmetall
📍 Australia