Production Manager – Gyprock Manufacturing

About the role

CSR is seeking a Production Manager for its Gyprock site in Coopers Plains to lead daily operations, support commissioning of a new plaster mill and drive continuous improvement during a period of growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily production to meet safety, quality, service and cost targets.
• Support commissioning and optimisation of a new plaster mill.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, OEE and implement corrective actions.
• Build accountability across production teams and manage workforce planning.
• Manage production budgets, waste reduction and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Champion Zero Harm and WHSE compliance.
• Act as site leader in the Manufacturing Manager’s absence.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in continuous process manufacturing.
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• Proven success leading production or operations teams.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Project management experience, preferably with commissioning or capital projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (including 5S).
• OEE monitoring and improvement.
• Commissioning of new equipment.
• Production budgeting and cost control.
• Project management.

What we offer

• Supportive, collaborative culture fostering innovation and inclusion.
• Work‑life balance with Monday‑Friday hours (9am or 10am start).
• Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks, 52 weeks of superannuation, and employee assistance program.
• Opportunities for on‑the‑job learning, development and upskilling across CSR brands.