Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Are you a change leader with a passion for Lean production and continuous improvement?

Chandler Macleod is seeking a  Manufacturing Excellence Manager  for a newly created role with one of our national clients in the industrial manufacturing sector.
This is a unique opportunity to drive transformation and operational excellence across a dynamic production environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with the QA and Production Excellence teams, you’ll be the catalyst for change—facilitating improvements in workflow, infrastructure, technology, and team performance.
This role has  no direct reports, but requires  strong influencing skills  and the ability to lead through collaboration and coaching.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Reducing waste and enhancing efficiency
• Facilitating better workflow and production systems
• Supporting infrastructure and technology upgrades
• Championing Lean production principles
• Collaborating across departments to embed best practices
• Leading people through change and continuous improvement

About You

You’re a proactive, solutions-focused professional who thrives in environments of change. You understand what good process flow looks like and can bring others along the journey.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in change management and Lean production
• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A track record of driving operational improvements
• Experience in identifying and reducing waste
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Why This Role?

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation
• Make a real impact in a newly created role
• Collaborate with experienced leaders in operations and quality
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Access professional development and growth opportunities
• Receive 14% superannuation and quarterly performance incentives

Apply Now
If you're ready to lead change and drive manufacturing excellence,  click “Apply for this job”  now!
Please note: Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, health screening (including drug & alcohol testing), and proof of right to work in Australia.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.