Area Supervisor

About the Team You will be working closely with the Technicians, Mechanics and Team Leads to provide high quality of work. The role will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank.About the Role Reporting to the Production Manager - Vehicle Assembly and Weapon, Area Supervisor - Drive and Mission Module is responsible for ensuring the supervision, production and delivery of allocated work packages in accordance with Prime Contracts and support the development of Technology Transfer Plans within the Rheinmetall entities. This role will be an integral part of the global integrated team within Rheinmetall Land systems and Rheinmetall Waffle Muntions at Rheinmetall Defence to manage the program execution of the all Weapons and Weapons system to assist with the capture of export markets in the Asia Pacific region. This position will require the successful applicant to be located in Brisbane, QLD. The general and generic duties of the Area Supervisor - Turret Assembly includes, but is not limited to: Keeping track of the maintenance, production, and quality of the work; Develop and manage risk assessment, SOP's and area instructions; Meeting deadlines and supervising working hours; Acting as the operational lead for unscheduled downtimes and identifying root causes of problems; Produce reports and data required for Area reporting to line manager; Supervise production schedule to ensure project timelines are met; Conduct Daily Start Ups, PDCA and maintain vehicle status board currency; Maintain company standards with regards to lean principles; Enable continuous improvement process; Technical reporting, maintain technical logs and develop procedural documentation; Liaise with relevant stakeholders when required. e.g. Facilities, Production managers, Quality; Conduct Personnel appraisal reviews and reports; Ensure SAP entries (Q notes) issues have been raised; Ensure hour enters have been completed on time; Coordinating and supervising the activities of the employees Solving personnel issues and developing solutions; Ensure equipment is calibrated; Coaching and training plans, update training Matrix and conduct capability reviews with production manager periodically; Support hiring process for direct team; Manage sub-contractor work and visits to area of responsibility; Performance manage team members when required; Provide leadership to the Production technicians through effective coaching and constructive feedback on an individual and on-going basis to maximize performance and development of team members and enable them to take an active role in improving their own performance; and Ensure compliance with RDA's Health, Safety & Environment Policy requirements, and in general take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVEWhat 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: Tertiary qualifications in related discipline of Mechanical or Electrical System Maintenance or a related technical discipline; Proven (7+ years) experience in Production or Operations Management, within the Defence Industry; Proven ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource planning, particularly within a launch phase of a project and also related to the management of change; Experience in managing complex Weapon/ Weapons System projects and project resources including suppliers and multiple; service providers in a variety of environments; Must have experience with medium calibre advanced weapon plantforms and 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; Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases; 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; On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options; Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing; 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; We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180. Trades: Uniforms, tools and training provided; Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight; Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases; 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; On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options; Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing; 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; We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.
CONTACT INFORMATIONRDA Talent Acquisition Team [email protected] #LI-NG1Applications will close on 26 th August 2024