Highly corrupt, inefficient, terrible IT systems, waste of taxpayer money - Production Worker Rheinmetall Employee Review

1.0
Apr 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

9-day fortnight. On-site cafeteria. New facility. Pay is well above normal

Cons

The most corrupt place I have ever seen. Management staff seem to do little work. Hours each day spent chatting amongst themselves. Just taking the company for a ride, while Australian taxpayers foot the bill. Near-zero disciplinary action against poorly performing subordinates. Staff taking cigarette breaks throughout the day, often 2 or 3 times between each official break period. Staff gathering in the cafeteria having breakfast while on shift. Planners go on holidays for weeks together leaving nobody to do their job. Warehouse is a mess. Parts for production are delayed by months and parts not required for months are sent instead. Layout of the production floor is terrible. No easy way to move heavy materials around and to call it a production line is a joke. Too many office staff working from home without notice, such as engineers, leaving production crew without needed input or advice. Many team members on the floor have nothing to do for days at a time, wasting time and money. Online timekeeping systems fail often and are overly complex. No clock in-out system, even though employees have ID cards needed to open doors around the place. It could easily double as a time-keeping device.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I have been working at this defense company for over three years now, and it has been a truly rewarding experience. The company fosters a collaborative and innovative environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to national security projects. Leadership is supportive and transparent, providing clear direction and opportunities for career advancement. The company offers competitive benefits and a strong commitment to employee well-being. In my role, I have had the chance to work on exciting projects that have a real impact on the defense sector. The team is highly skilled and motivated, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect. Overall, this company is a great place to build a career, especially for those passionate about contributing to important defense initiatives and working in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Cons

Work life balance is a challenge during the initial growth phase but has begun to get better as the company has continued to hire additional employees.

3.0
Mar 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I did enjoy working there, most everyone was enjoyable.

Cons

However, there were also a couple of very difficult people, one of which would throw you under the bus at the drop of a hat to gain self promotion, management listens to him.

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