Operational Excellence Manager

CSL; Shire of Macedon Ranges; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CSL Seqirus seeks an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to drive performance improvement at our Tullamarine site and support Woodend. You will partner with cross-functional teams to embed continuous improvement, lead transformations, and translate data into actionable outcomes.

With Lean Six Sigma and change leadership, you will strengthen governance, roadmaps and standard work, while ensuring sustainable adoption across Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Data Science, or Business.
• Minimum five years of Operational Excellence or continuous improvement experience.
• Proven ability to lead transformational change and OE programs.
• Strong Lean shop-floor management experience and continuous improvement methods.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; experience in pharma manufacturing, GxP, digital transformation valued.
• Willingness to travel to Woodend/other sites as required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead deployment of CSL Operating System across operations and support functions.
• Develop and progress OE roadmaps aligned with site priorities.
• Facilitate workshops and embed Process Centric Teams, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Tiered Accountability.
• Strengthen Leader Standard Work through Gemba walks and coaching.
• Conduct maturity assessments and translate findings into action plans.
• Lead or coach complex CI projects using Lean Six Sigma and problem-solving.
• Identify process variation and waste; drive simplification.
• Apply change-management approaches to sustain adoption.
• Establish governance and track progress, risks, dependencies, and benefits.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

Coaching & facilitation

Change leadership

Digital mindset

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

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

Applications Close on November 20, 2026