Job Description
Springvale, VIC | Full-Time | Bonus Eligible
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At CSR Limited, we're building a better future together. As part of the global Saint-Gobain Group, our Exteriors business manufactures high-quality roofing products that help shape Australian homes and communities.
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We're seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead operations at our Springvale site. This is an exceptional prospect for a hands-on operational leader to maintain a strong culture of safety, quality and engagement while advancing our World Class Manufacturing (WCM) journey.
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About The Role
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Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take ownership of the site's end-to-end manufacturing operations, leading production, maintenance coordination, logistics compliance, cost management and continuous improvement activities.
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The Springvale facility is a well-established manufacturing site producing cement roof tiles in a highly engaged and collaborative setting. You'll lead a team of supervisors and support functions while driving operational excellence across safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
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This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a strong presence on the floor and the ability to engage effectively with frontline teams across multiple shifts.
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Key Responsibilities
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Champion a Zero Harm culture and lead safety performance across the site.
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Drive operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
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Lead the implementation and sustainability of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean Manufacturing practices.
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Develop and coach site leadership teams to build accountability, capability and engagement.
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Manage production planning, labour utilisation and operational performance.
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Partner closely with maintenance teams to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
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Oversee site compliance, including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
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Manage operational budgets, cost controls and capital expenditure projects.
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Foster positive industrial relations and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
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Ensure accurate production reporting and system compliance through SAP.
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About You
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You are an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.
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You Will Bring
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Significant experience leading manufacturing, production or plant operations.
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Strong Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
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Demonstrated success implementing operational improvement initiatives and driving measurable results.
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Proven leadership capability in unionised or complex manufacturing environments.
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Strong safety leadership and commitment to creating high-performing safety cultures.
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Experience managing budgets, cost centres and site performance.
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Exposure to maintenance planning and equipment reliability programs.
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Understanding of logistics and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
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Capital project (CapEx) experience.
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SAP experience will be highly regarded.
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An engineering qualification or relevant diploma is advantageous but not essential.
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What's In It For You
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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.
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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.
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Rewarding career with 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.

📌 Manufacturing Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Csr
📍 Victoria