Production Manager

1 day ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 0e4937ff-7195-4e92-916c-1bbacdee577b Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

At Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu), we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.

Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia's sovereign defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have national impact.

What makes KMF unique:

  • Australia's first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
  • Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
  • Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the production of Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles at the KMF.

You will play a vital role in establishing and scaling the facility, managing a high performing team and ensuring operational excellence across all stages of missile production.

About the role:

As a Production Manager, you will:

  • Lead the KMF production team and oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient establishment, scaling and continuous improvement of production capabilities.
  • Manager recruitment, onboarding, training and development of production staff while fostering a strong safety and compliance culture.
  • Work with the KMF Director Operations and Program Manager to successfully establish production capabilities including facility construction, equipment installation, recruitment, training of staff and commissioning, and provide support with budgeting, cost tracking and  operational reporting.
  • Oversee facility setup, equipment installation and commissioning to enable smooth transition into production and qualification of missile manufacturing process.
  • Monitor and improve KPIs across efficiency, safety, quality and team performance, embedding lean principles into workflows.
  • Liaise with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace SMEs based in Norway for the establishment of the production capability including coordinating training in Norway.

What you'll Bring:

  • Tertiary or Trade qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical ,Fabrication or other related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years Production Management experience.
  • Minimum 10 years Manufacturing experience.

Mandatory Requirements: 

  • Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.

Why Join Us:

We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

  • Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
  • 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
  • Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
  • Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
  • Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact us

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