" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProduction Planner, Rheinmetall Defence\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24066\"\u003e Manufacturing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24067\"\u003e Planning \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24068\"\u003e Redbank, QLD \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"24069\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin an experienced and dedicated team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to exclusive employee discounts\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRHEINMETALL DEFENCE | PRODUCTION PLANNER, FULL TIME | REDBANK, QLD 4301\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Team:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eBased out of our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE), the RDA Operations Support team consists of experienced and dedicated engineers, planners and project managers who provide specialised support to our Production teams across our assembly lines. Reporting into the Senior Production Scheduler, the Production Planner will collaborate with various internal stakeholders to maintain relevant production schedules.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e As a Production Planner with Rheinmetall Defence Australia, you will be continually optimising the plan against manufacturing capacity, material availability and customer delivery dates, in conjunction with the allocated Project Manager. Some of your taskings will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintenance of the integrated production schedule for all current product families and programs, aligned with capacity, takt and material constraints;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild, maintain, schedule and release production orders in SAP for system, module and component, including revisions and order changes driven by engineering updates;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the management of material availability per production order in line with the schedule, maintain shortage lists and ETAs, track and expedite supply and escalate risks early;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePopulate build status reports for production order completion, maintain WIP visibility and update plan versus actual; and\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop standardised production scheduling and material availability status reports;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are we looking for?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company\u0027s values of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSafety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)\u003c/strong\u003e. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience in a similar production planning role within a complex program, preferably within a related field;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant ERP experience (preferably with SAP) with experience with PBOMs, routings, standard networks and material availability checks;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with planning KPIs and status reporting i.e. plan adherence, WIP, shortage recovery and production availability;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound mechanical and technical aptitude;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced MS Office skillset, including ability to create Gantt charts, macros and pivot tables in Excel;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent stakeholder management skills with ability maintain and develop high-quality relationships; and\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Offer You:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividualised Flexible Working Arrangements;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarket leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWe are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe job listing above is being advertised by the RSL Employment Program on behalf of the employer. The employer may close the role earlier than this listing and it is at their discretion.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe RSL Employment Program helps ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force, and partners of current or ex-serving members find meaningful employment.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease apply via our website if you are a part of this cohort. 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