7d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Manufacturing (Production) Manager - Seven Hills
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 workplace 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
We are seeking an experiencedManufacturing Managerto lead our specialised ventilation manufacturing facility inSeven Hills.
This key leadership role is responsible for drivingoperational excellence, fostering a strongsafety‐first culture, and embeddingContinuous ImprovementandWorld Class Manufacturing (WCM)principles across the site.
Leading a team of approximately 30 employees, you will oversee a modern operation that combinesautomation, robotics and manualassembly to manufacture high-quality products for the Australian market.
Reporting to theOperations Manager, you will have end‐to‐end accountability forProduction performance, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
This is an chance for a hands‐on leader to driveLean manufacturing initiatives, leadcapital and innovation projects, enhance equipment reliability, and develop ahigh‐performing team culture.
If you are passionate aboutpeople leadership,process improvement, and delivering sustainable operational results,



this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a growing and highly specialised manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Champion aZero Harm safety culture, ensuring compliance with all WHSE requirements and embedding a "Never Walk Past" mindset across the site.
Lead all aspects ofmanufacturing operations, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, customer satisfaction and cost performance.
Drive the site's World Class Manufacturing (WCM) journey, implementing Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build, lead and develop a high-performingteam culture focused on accountability, engagement and operational excellence.
Manage production planning, capacity, labour allocation and operational performance to achieve business objectives.
Oversee maintenance strategy and asset reliability programs, ensuring strong alignment between maintenance and production functions.
Lead capital projects and site improvement initiatives, including operational upgrades, automation and product innovation activities.
Manage site budgets, cost controls and performance reporting to deliver strong commercial outcomes.
Support new product introductionand ongoing process optimisation across the facility.
About You
You are a hands‐on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‐paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.
You will bring:
Proven experience managing end‐to‐end Production operations within a high‐performing manufacturing environment.
Engineering,



Mechanical Engineering or a related technical qualification (preferred).
Strong leadership capability with experience leading supervisors, production teams and cross‐functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated success driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, WCM, 5S or similar operational excellence programs.
Strong understanding of safety leadership, quality systems and manufacturing compliance requirements.
Experience managing operational budgets, cost centres and delivering productivity improvements.
Exposure to capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and project delivery.
Maintenance leadership experience or strong knowledge of asset reliability, preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Strong commercial acumen, problem‐solving capability and decision‐making skills.
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:
Opportunity to work with one ofAustralia's most trusted building productsbrands.
Attractive salary and benefits, including access to exclusive discounts and offers.
Supportive and collaborative culturethat 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 well‐being offerincludes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
Rewarding careerwith on‐the‐job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands
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We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
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📌 Manufacturing Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Csr
📍 New South Wales