Manufacturing Manager

CSR Springboard; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

Employer superannuation (52 weeks)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CSR Springboard in Scoresby, Victoria seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead a 24/5 operation, driving safety, quality and productivity. You will develop leaders, coach teams, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement across the site.

The role focuses on Lean, 5S and equipment reliability, with responsibility for safety, environmental standards and stakeholder collaboration in a unionised environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong safety culture and delivery of safety outcomes.
• Experience driving Lean, CI, 5S and WCM initiatives.
• Ability to coach and develop production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytics.
• Experience managing KPIs, productivity and performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Exposure to unionised environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead site production operations with focus on safety, quality, service and productivity.
• Champion Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Drive site performance across production, delivery, cost and reliability.
• Lead Lean, 5S and CI initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Develop and mentor leaders and production teams to build capability.
• Manage planning, budgets, cost control and site metrics.
• Identify losses and implement improvements to equipment reliability.
• Build relationships with maintenance, engineering and operations teams.
• Support industrial relations and operate within a unionised environment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety focus

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

5S

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing qualification

Job description

Lead a Manufacturing Operation. Drive Performance. Build Capability.

At CSR, we're committed to creating a safer, smarter and more sustainable future through innovative building products and solutions. An opportunity now exists for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to join our Bradford Insulation manufacturing facility in Scoresby, Victoria.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead a 24/5 manufacturing operation and play a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement across the site.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys improving performance, reliability and team capability.

About the Role

As Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for leading production operations while maintaining an unwavering focus on safety, quality, service and productivity outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Championing a strong Zero Harm culture and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Leading site performance across production, service, delivery, productivity and cost objectives.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and operational performance.
• Developing, coaching and mentoring leaders and production teams to build capability and engagement.
• Managing operational planning, budgets, cost control and site performance metrics.
• Identifying operational losses and implementing improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Building effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including maintenance, engineering and operational support teams.
• Supporting positive industrial relations outcomes and working effectively within a unionised environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong people leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams.
• A genuine commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, WCM and/or 5S initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Experience managing operational KPIs, productivity and performance outcomes.
• Well-developed stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Exposure to industrial relations and unionised workplaces will be highly regarded.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or related qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

What's in it for you

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
• Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands

We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.