Production 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.

The Opportunity:

CSR are seeking a proactive and organized Production Manager to join our manufacturing site in Yarraville. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing, working closely with an experienced Manufacturing Manager and gaining exposure across production, maintenance, safety, training, projects, and continuous improvement.

You will play a critical role in supporting daily production activities, coordinating key operational processes, driving compliance, and ensuring site initiatives are delivered effectively. This position also offers a clear succession pathway and the opportunity to develop into a future manufacturing leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Shift Supervisors and Maintenance teams to ensure production schedules are achieved and operational issues are resolved quickly.
• Monitor and report on site KPIs, providing insights to support performance improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and support site projects, ensuring actions, documentation, and implementation activities are completed.
• Manage and update Work Instructions (WIs), JSEAs, and SOPs, ensuring documentation remains current and reflects operational changes.
• Oversee training compliance, including training records, RTO requirements, competency tracking, and multi-skilling programs.
• Support workforce capability development through training progression and succession planning activities.
• Coordinate maintenance work requests and ensure timely follow-up and closure of outstanding actions.
• Oversee workflows, labour hire coordination, housekeeping standards, and operational activities within the regrade shed.
• Collaborate with production and operational teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and standardisation.
• Provide relief support to the Manufacturing Manager and build leadership capability through hands-on operational involvement.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Comfortable working across production, maintenance, safety, and training functions.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a genuine interest in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or operational environments will be highly regarded.

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 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.
• Employee benefits including up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave and access to an employee assistance program and discounts through employee rewards programs.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands
• Clear career progression within a large multi-national company

How to Apply:

This is the perfect next step for someone looking to establish a career in manufacturing leadership while gaining hands-on experience across all facets of site operations. Just click on the Apply for this job button.

To find out more about us, visit www.csr.com.au