About this role Manufacturing Manager - Brendale 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 You'll take ownership of the end-to-end manufacturing operation — safety, output, quality, cost, and people. This is a site leadership role where presence matters. You'll be on the floor, working closely with Supervisors, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to keep the plant running safely, efficiently, and consistently. You'll drive reliability and performance through Lean, WCM, and continuous improvement, while maintaining control of budgets, costs, and compliance. This is a hands-on role with real accountability — leading your team, lifting standards, and shaping site performance. Bradford, part of CSR, is a trusted name in insulation and building materials across Australia. The Brendale plant has been operating successfully for 18 years, with a stable workforce, and a strong foundation to build on. Now the focus is simple: lift capability, embed World Class Manufacturing, and keep improving. Key Responsibilities Lead a Zero Harm culture, driving a strong “Never Walk Past” safety mindset Deliver performance across safety, quality, service, delivery, and cost Drive and embed World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean practices (including 5S) Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supervisors and operators Maintain strong team engagement and communication across shifts Own site planning, labour utilisation, and cost control (including ~$30M operating budget) Partner closely with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime Build capability and succession across the production team About you Proven leadership in a 24/7 manufacturing environment (ideally heavy industry) Strong grounding in Lean / Continuous Improvement / WCM Experience leading large, shift-based teams through Supervisors A track record of improving safety, output, and operational performance Confidence managing industrial relations and union environments Solid commercial acumen, including budgets and cost control Strong working knowledge of SAP The ability to coach, challenge, and build capability across your team Engineering or technical qualifications are helpful, but not essential — experience and leadership carry more weight here. Why Join CSR? Collaborative, supportive leadership with an open-door policy. Career growth opportunities within a leading national business. Strong work-life balance, with a supportive and collaborative team culture. Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands 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. Attractive salary and benefits, including access to exclusive discounts and offers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Enjoy a dynamic, site-based role where no two days are the same. How to Apply: Just click on the Apply for this job button. 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! To find out more about us, visit www.csr.com.au