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

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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 Springboard
📍 Victoria