Operational Excellence Manager
About this opportunity
CSL Seqirus is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to drive performance improvement and support the ongoing development of the CSL Operating System across our Tullamarine manufacturing site, while providing targeted support to Woodend.
In this site-based role, you will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and support functions. You will use your Lean Six Sigma expertise, change leadership capability and digital mindset to improve processes, strengthen performance visibility and embed continuous improvement into everyday operations.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Operational Excellence, you will act as a trusted Operational Excellence partner, coach and facilitator. You will help teams adopt practical Lean management routines, lead transformational improvement initiatives and translate operational data into clear actions and measurable outcomes.
Your Responsibilities:
Leading and coaching the deployment of the CSL Operating System across operational and support functions
Developing and progressing Operational Excellence roadmaps aligned with site priorities and business needs
Facilitating transformation workshops and embedding Process Centric Teams, Visual Management, Standard Work and Tiered Accountability
Strengthening Leader Standard Work through Gemba walks, layered coaching and process confirmation
Conducting maturity assessments and translating findings into prioritised improvement plans
Leading or coaching complex continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies
Identifying process variation, waste and opportunities for simplification across value streams
Applying change-management approaches that strengthen engagement, ownership and long-term adoption
Establishing effective governance and tracking progress, risks, dependencies and realised benefits
About You:
You are an experienced Operational Excellence or continuous improvement professional who can combine hands-on Lean expertise with strong coaching, facilitation and influencing skills.
You will bring:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Data Science, Business or a related discipline
At least five years of relevant Operational Excellence or continuous improvement experience
Demonstrated experience leading transformational change or Operational Excellence programs
Strong practical experience in Lean shop-floor management and continuous improvement methodologies
Hands-on experience with Lean Six Sigma projects and structured problem solving
Experience managing initiatives and reporting outcomes in a matrixed, highly regulated environment
Occasional travel to our facility in Woodend is required
A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred. Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, GxP environments, production-system implementation, change management or digital transformation will be highly regarded.
At CSL, you will be part of a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence help us deliver on our promise to patients.
Please note that due to the nature of the work and the manufacturing environment, influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement for this role
Applications Close on November 20, 2026
About CSL Seqirus
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/ .
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL .
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement .
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