Operational Excellence Manager

CSL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Seqirus is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to drive performance improvement at the Tullamarine manufacturing site, with targeted support to Woodend. In this site-based role, you will partner with leaders across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering to embed continuous improvement into daily operations.

You will use Lean Six Sigma, change leadership and a digital mindset to translate data into actionable outcomes, develop roadmaps, coach teams and track

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Data Science, Business or a related field.
• Minimum five years' experience in Operational Excellence or continuous improvement.
• Proven track record leading transformational change programmes.
• Strong Lean shop-floor management experience and practical Lean Six Sigma.
• Hands-on experience with structured problem solving and data-driven decision making.
• Experience reporting outcomes in a matrixed, highly regulated environment.
• Occasional travel to Woodend is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, GxP, and digital transformation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coaching deployment of the CSL Operating System across operations and support functions.
• Developing and progressing Operational Excellence roadmaps aligned with site priorities.
• Facilitating transformation workshops and embedding visual management and standard work.
• Strengthening Leader Standard Work through Gemba walks and coaching.
• Conducting maturity assessments and translating findings into improvement plans.
• Leading or coaching complex continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identifying process variation, waste and simplification opportunities across value streams.
• Applying change-management approaches to strengthen engagement and adoption.
• Establishing governance and tracking progress, risks and realised benefits.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change leadership

Digital mindset

Gemba walks

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Data Science, Business or a related discipline

Job description

Operational Excellence Manager

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.

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

• 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.

Applications Close on November 20, 2026

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state‑of‑the‑art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

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