WCM (Process Engineer)

CSR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture and inclusion

Parental leave & superannuation

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

CSR is seeking a WCM Engineer to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across Bringelly and Minto sites. You will lead the rollout of WCM initiatives, work with site leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings and productivity gains, and support major capital projects.

Based at Bringelly or Minto, you will report to the Operations Manager and embed a culture of lean thinking, data-driven decision making and sustainable change across exterior systems

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, mining or similar industrial environment.
• Strong Lean and Continuous Improvement capability, including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proven success delivering process improvement projects and driving operational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and maturity of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) across multiple sites, driving operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities by analysing operational data and processes.
• Contribute to deliver complex continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation with measurable outcomes.
• Interface between site operations and the WCM Centre of Excellence to ensure consistent execution of standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement and Engineering to drive alignment and change.
• Contribute to major capital investment and manufacturing optimisation projects using Lean and WCM.
• Leverage data analytics and KPIs to monitor trends and inform decisions.
• Embed Lean/WCM principles to build a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Monitor, audit and review improvements to ensure sustained benefits.
• Coach and develop teams in Lean, WCM and problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive standardisation and best-practice adoption across sites.
• Prepare and present reporting to leadership on progress and outcomes.

Skills

Lean

Continuous Improvement

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Project management

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Minitab

Job description

WCM Process Engineer

Build real impact across multiple manufacturing sites

Bringelly or Minto, NSW | Full-Time | Multi-Site Manufacturing Environment

At CSR, we`re building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - `Building solutions for a better future`. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we`re at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.

About The Role

At CSR, we`re looking for a WCM Engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering measurable business outcomes. Supporting our World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program across multiple Sydney sites, this role will drive both cost-saving and revenue-enhancing initiatives across our Exterior Systems operations, helping improve productivity, efficiency and overall business performance.

Based at Bringelly or Minto, and reporting to the Operations Manager, you`ll work closely with site leadership, operations, maintenance, quality and procurement teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable improvements and embed a culture of continuous improvement. This is a highly visible role that combines project management, operational excellence and manufacturing transformation, with responsibility for leading the rollout of WCM initiatives while supporting significant capital investment projects, equipment upgrades and site optimisation programs.

We`re a hands-on, results-focused team where you`ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact. If you`re motivated by data-driven decision making, stakeholder engagement and delivering sustainable operational improvements, this is an opportunity to take ownership of continuous improvement and play a key role in shaping the future performance of our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and maturity of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) across multiple sites, driving operational excellence initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and team performance.
• Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities by analysing operational data, assessing production processes and uncovering inefficiencies, waste, constraints and performance gaps.
• Contribute to deliver complex continuous improvement projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring measurable outcomes in productivity, cost reduction, process capability and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the key interface between site operations and the WCM Centre of Excellence, translating strategic objectives into practical site-based initiatives and ensuring consistent execution of WCM standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement and Engineering teams, to drive alignment, engagement and sustainable change.
• Contribute to major capital investment and manufacturing optimisation projects, applying Lean and WCM methodologies to maximise operational performance, equipment effectiveness and return on investment.
• Leverage data analytics, operational KPIs and performance metrics to identify trends, monitor project outcomes and support fact-based decision-making across the business.
• Embed Lean Manufacturing and WCM principles into everyday operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and high performance across site teams.
• Monitor, audit and review implemented improvements to ensure benefits are realised, sustained and continuously enhanced over the long term.
• Coach, mentor and develop operational teams in Lean, WCM and problem-solving methodologies, building site capability and ownership of continuous improvement practices.
• Drive standardisation and best-practice adoption across multiple sites, ensuring successful initiatives are scalable, repeatable and aligned with broader business objectives.
• Prepare and present clear reporting, insights and recommendations to leadership, providing visibility of project progress, performance outcomes and future improvement opportunities.

About You

To thrive in this role, you`ll combine strong engineering fundamentals with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

We`re looking for an engineer who combines strong manufacturing experience with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You Will Bring

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar).
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, mining or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong Lean and Continuous Improvement capability, including tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proven success delivering (or exposure) process improvement projects and driving operational change.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and performance metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and project management skills.
• The ability to influence teams, challenge the status quo and embed sustainable improvements.

Highly Regarded

• Exposure to World Class Manufacturing (WCM) frameworks.
• Experience supporting capital projects, plant expansions or equipment upgrades.
• Knowledge of automation technologies and data analytics tools such as Power BI, SAP or Minitab.

You`ll be a data-driven, results-oriented problem solver who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys building strong relationships while delivering meaningful business outcomes.

What`s In It For You

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you`ll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You`ll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
• Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands