Warehouse Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

The RDA Warehouse Manager reports through to our Inventory Planning Manager and oversees a team of 9 warehouse operatives. The role will be based at our MILVEHCOE facility in a still-new and well maintained warehouse.

**About the Role**

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for all aspects for safe, effective and efficient operation of RDA warehouse at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) at Redbank, Queensland and offsite warehouses. The Warehouse manager will ensure that warehouse staff are trained and qualified to perform their tasks, and that KPIs are developed and monitored to manage warehouse and staff performance.
- The general and generic duties of the
- **Warehouse Manager** includes, but is not limited to:

- Develop policy, processes and procedures to govern warehouse operations at the MILVEHCOE and offsite warehouse facilities;
- Ensure warehouse operations are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation;
- Implement procedures to ensure safe work practices;
- Monitor compliance with policy, processes and procedures and implement corrective and improvement actions as required;
- Develop the layout of warehouse configuration at the MILVEHCOE site, including materials flow and storage in consultion with the Logistics Engineer, to maximise efficiency for space and time, and to minimise material loss and damage;
- Ensure staff are trained and qualified to carry out their duties;
- Ensure warehouse tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes;
- Ensure materials are picked and sent to meet required materials schedules;
- Develop and monitor KPIs for the management and control of warehouse operations; and
- Ensure handling and storage of materials are such as to minimise loss and damage of those materials.

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**. 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:

- Demonstrated experience in management of warehouse operations;
- Warehouse management qualifications;
- Demonstrated knowledge in developing and improving warehouse policy, processes and procedures;
- Demonstrated knowledge in managing and improving warehouse operations and performance, including warehouse layout and design, KPIs, and stock control;
- Demonstrated knowledge of management and handling of Dangerours and Hazardous Goods;
- Awareness of National Heavy Vehicle Law and Chain of Responsibility;
- Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred);
- Ability to travel interstate and overseas when required; and
- Ability to gain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship is needed as a minimum).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. A