Operational Excellence Manager

CSL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring is seeking two Operational Excellence Managers for the Broadmeadows manufacturing site. You will champion the CSL Operating System, lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with senior leaders to generate measurable business value across the site value stream.

Two complementary profiles are sought: an experienced continuous improvement expert and an emerging leader with a strong improvement mindset and learning agility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, data science, business, economics or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operational excellence experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable value from continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and senior leadership communication skills.
• Experience coaching cross-functional teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Embed and advance the CSL Operating System across the site.
• Develop and deliver operational excellence roadmaps aligned to site priorities.
• Lead or coach complex continuous improvement initiatives and structured problem solving.
• Support Process Centric Teams, Leader Standard Work and visual management.
• Facilitate workshops in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and coach teams.
• Utilise data tools to visualise performance and identify trends for decision making.
• Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and deliver measurable value.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Opportunities

CSL Behring is seeking two Operational Excellence Managers to join the team at our Broadmeadows manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage in our operational excellence journey. The CSL Operating System (COS) is established across the site, and our focus is now shifting from deployment to accelerating productivity improvements, strengthening problem-solving capability and delivering measurable business value. You will serve as a subject matter expert in Lean with methodology and application in a manufacturing environment, facilitate transformational change and lead initiatives that embed COS methodologies and a continuous improvement mindset into everyday operations.

We are looking for two complementary candidates:

• An experienced Operational Excellence professional who can bring deep expertise in continuous improvement production systems, Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving.
• A manufacturing professional and/or emerging leader who has a strong continuous improvement mindset, learning agility, a track record of improving processes and a passion for building a strong foundation in continuous improvement.

Both positions offer significant exposure to senior leaders and teams across the entire site value stream, as well as opportunities to collaborate with CSL’s global Operational Excellence network. These roles provide a strong development pathway for future leadership opportunities within CSL.

The Roles

Reporting to the site Operational Excellence leader, you will operate as a trusted business partner, influencing teams and leaders across a complex and growing manufacturing environment. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with operational and support teams to embed and advance the CSL Operating System.
• Developing and delivering Operational Excellence roadmaps aligned with site priorities and compelling business needs.
• Leading or coaching complex continuous improvement initiatives and structured problem‑solving activities.
• Supporting Process Centric Teams, tiered meetings, visual management, Standard Work and Leader Standard Work.
• Facilitating workshops and coaching teams in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Using value stream mapping and analyse data and provide insights to identify improvement opportunities.
• Establishing sustainable continuous improvement routines through Gemba walks, process confirmation and layered coaching.
• Using data and digital tools to visualise performance, identify trends and support decision-making.
• Building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Delivering measurable value through improvements in safety, quality, productivity, operational performance.
• Sharing knowledge and leading practices across the Broadmeadows site and CSL’s global Operational Excellence community.

Your Skills and Experience

You are motivated by the opportunity to turn improvement ideas into measurable results. You understand that Operational Excellence is not simply about introducing tools. It is about building capability, changing ways of working and fostering a culture of sustainable and innovative continuous improvement which delivers lasting business value.

You will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, data science, business, economics or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, process management, project management, continuous improvement or Operational Excellence in a manufacturing environment. Pharmaceutical or another highly regulated industry would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated involvement in continuous improvement initiatives, with the ability to explain the measurable value or operational benefit delivered.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, including confidence working with senior leaders.
• Experience coaching, facilitating or supporting cross‑functional teams through change.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Excel, Power BI and other data visualisation or digital tools.

For candidates pursuing the experienced Operational Excellence pathway, to be successful you will bring:

• Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, with Black Belt certification highly regarded.
• Experience implementing or maturing continuous improvement production systems
• Excellent knowledge of Lean manufacturing and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with value stream mapping, Overall Equipment Effectiveness and the delivery of quantifiable business value.
• Experience leading complex improvement programs in a matrixed or regulated environment.

For candidates pursuing the emerging Operational Excellence pathway, we are open to experienced manufacturing professionals who may not have held a dedicated Operational Excellence role or completed formal Lean Six Sigma certification. To be successful you have:

• A genuine passion for continuous improvement.
• Examples of initiatives you have led or influenced
• Learning agility
• Potential to grow into broader leadership roles.

Applications close 27 October 2026.