Operations Manager

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:CSR are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in leading our site's across Welshpool and East Victoria Park's manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with the broader business strategy and growth objectives. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be responsible for delivering consistent product quality, meeting service level expectations, and driving cost-effective outcomes.

You'll lead a diverse team, instilling a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and sustainability. Your focus will be on optimising operational performance through Lean Manufacturing principles, managing capital projects, and supporting innovation initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can also execute with precision—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and delivering measurable results.

You'll be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to business strategy, supporting product innovation, and ensuring the site meets its operational and sustainability goals. If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact and lead meaningful change, this is an exciting opportunity to do just that.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide active leadership across daily operations and long-term planning.
• Foster a growth and learning mindset within the team, driving capability and succession planning.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency.
• Deliver against safety, quality, service, and cost metrics.
• Lead technical direction and support business transformation through cost modelling and project execution.
• Manage capital expenditure and ensure effective change control.
• Develop and track strategic plans for capacity, structure, and capital investment.
• Support product innovation and marketing strategies.
• Drive operational improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to broader business strategy as part of the leadership team.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven operational leadership experience in manufacturing, including batch and continuous processes.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated change management and project leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic mindset with a flexible and innovative approach.
• Experience commissioning significant new equipment.

What we offer

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 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 wellbeing offerincludes 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

How to Apply:

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We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you

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