Operational Excellence Lead - Lean Transformation & Coach

Biopharma Asia; Melbourne, Woodend; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Seqirus is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to drive performance improvement and support the CSL Operating System across our Tullamarine manufacturing site, with targeted support to Woodend. You will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to improve processes, strengthen performance visibility, and embed continuous improvement into daily operations.

You will lead and coach deployment of the CSL Operating System, develop roadmaps, and facilitate transformation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Data Science, Business or a related discipline
• At least five years of relevant Operational Excellence or continuous improvement experience
• Demonstrated experience leading transformational change or Operational Excellence programs
• Strong practical experience in Lean shop-floor management and continuous improvement methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Lean Six Sigma projects and structured problem solving
• Experience managing initiatives and reporting outcomes in a matrixed, highly regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Leading and coaching the deployment of the CSL Operating System across operational and support functions
• Developing and progressing Operational Excellence roadmaps aligned with site priorities and business needs
• Facilitating transformation workshops and embedding Process Centric Teams, Visual Management, Standard Work and Tiered Accountability
• Strengthening Leader Standard Work through Gemba walks, layered coaching and process confirmation
• Conducting maturity assessments and translating findings into prioritised improvement plans
• Leading or coaching complex continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma and structured problem solving methodologies
• Identifying process variation, waste and opportunities for simplification across value streams
• Applying change‑management approaches that strengthen engagement, ownership and long‑term adoption
• Establishing effective governance and tracking progress, risks, dependencies and realised benefits

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change leadership

Facilitation

Coaching

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Data Science, Business

Job description

CSL Seqirus is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to drive performance improvement and support the CSL Operating System across our Tullamarine manufacturing site, with targeted support to Woodend. You will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to improve processes, strengthen performance visibility, and embed continuous improvement into daily operations.

You will lead and coach deployment of the CSL Operating System, develop roadmaps, and facilitate transformation