Operational Excellence Manager

CSL Seqirus Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; 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 across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering to embed continuous improvement and strengthen performance visibility.

You will coach teams, lead transformational initiatives and translate data into clear actions and measurable outcomes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Data Science, Business or a related discipline.
• At least five years of Operational Excellence or continuous improvement experience.
• Green Belt certification preferred; pharma/manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Experience leading change and coaching across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the CSL Operating System across operations and support functions.
• Develop and progress Operational Excellence roadmaps aligned with site priorities.
• Facilitate transformation workshops and embed Process Centric Teams and Standard Work.
• Strengthen Leader Standard Work through Gemba walks and coaching.
• Conduct maturity assessments and translate findings into improvement plans.
• Lead or coach complex continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma.
• Identify variation, waste and simplification opportunities across value streams.
• Apply change-management approaches to boost engagement and adoption.
• Establish governance and track progress, risks, dependencies and benefits.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Coaching

Facilitation

Change management

Data-driven

Quality systems

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 ongoing development of the CSL Operating System across our Tullamarine manufacturing site, while providing targeted support to Woodend.

In this site-based role, you will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and support functions. You will use your Lean Six Sigma expertise, change leadership capability and digital mindset to improve processes, strengthen performance visibility and embed continuous improvement into everyday operations.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Operational Excellence, you will act as a trusted Operational Excellence partner, coach and facilitator. You will help teams adopt practical Lean management routines, lead transformational improvement initiatives and translate operational data into clear actions and measurable outcomes.

Your 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

About You:

You are an experienced Operational Excellence or continuous improvement professional who can combine hands-on Lean expertise with strong coaching, facilitation and influencing skills.

You will bring:

• A 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
• Occasional travel to our facility in Woodend is required

A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred. Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, GxP environments, production-system implementation, change management or digital transformation will be highly regarded.

At CSL, you will be part of a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence help us deliver on our promise to patients.

Please note that due to the nature of the work and the manufacturing environment, influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement for this role