Area Manager Armour Shop

About the Team

The international team is working in our temperature controlled armour shop inside the Production-warehouse building. The team is made up of around 10-15 people and are split up into 4 areas. The tasks are equally split in between material cutting, pressing, cutting (waterjet), and bonding in the finishing area.

About the Role

The Area Manager Armour Shop is responsible for overseeing the Armour Shop employees and ensuring all production schedules are met in full to the appropriate deadlines. This will include ensuring all Armour Shop equipment, work orders, and quality documentation is reviewed on a daily basis.

As Area Manager Armour Shop, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:
Leading, managing and driving a continuous improvement culture across the AS;
Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and demonstrating a strong commitment to MILVEHCOE values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork and innovation;
Lead and review all composite/hybrid Bonding procedures with the AS & General production area as required;
Review and assist all Work Instructionsreceived from RM Bonn focusing on Ceramics and Bonding Practices;
Consistently promotes high standards through personal example, motivating team to enable each member meets required health & safety, quality and production requirements;
Supervises and trains Production team members to ensure that Bonding & Ceramic's activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and completed within the designated time;
Develops problem solving skills within the team to improve morale and productivity;
Communicates and monitors team members' individual performance and development plans and conducts regular appraisals, so that each employee is aware of company's expectations of them;
Applies strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines;
Liaises with planning, quality assurance and purchasing departments as required;
Releases and prioritizes work orders for composite packing, equipment and alloy packing;
Trains and promotes Lean Six Sigma methodologies in the workplace;
Assists in managing employee related issues: timesheets, leave applications, minor disciplinary procedures; and
Build & assists in improving stock control through timely stock take, cycle counts and reconciliations.
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:

A relevant trade qualification (including Machine Operation, Tool Making, Hydraulic, Electrical and Pneumatic systems);
At least 10 years of post-qualification experience operating machines and working within manufacturing industries;
At least 5 years of experience in a supervisor or foreman position in a related production industry;
Good understanding of composite processing technologies and equipment;
Be open to learning new processes and machinery;
The ability to travel interstate and potentially overseas for supplier visits and training; and
Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Uniforms, tools and training provided;
On-site subsidized caf with themed days and multiple dietary options;
Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
Generous internal incentive and referral program;
Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
Paid within an EA award with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
Exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

[email protected]

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Applications will close on 22nd June 2024
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