Quality Manager - Wetherill Park
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
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the site's quality function, ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
You will play a critical role in developing and maintaining quality systems, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams to optimise manufacturing performance while fostering a strong culture of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and manage quality frameworks: Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems, policies, and procedures aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Oversee quality operations: Lead inspection processes, testing methods, and quality control measures to ensure consistent product standards across the site.
- Drive continuous improvement: Apply Total Quality Management, lean principles, and root cause analysis to enhance processes and prevent recurring issues.
- Ensure compliance and audit readiness: Monitor quality activities, prepare for audits, and maintain compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Lead and collaborate: Mentor the quality team and work cross-functionally with stakeholders (suppliers, manufacturers, retailers) to embed quality across all operations.
- Promote safety and sustainability: Support WHSE requirements, Zero Harm culture, and deliver safe, sustainable, and customer-focused outcomes.
About you
You are a confident and influential quality professional who can build strong relationships, challenge the status quo, and drive positive change across a manufacturing operation.
- Experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Quality Lead or similar role within manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO-based environments.
- Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S or Total Quality Management methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities within a complex manufacturing environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using reporting systems.
- SAP experience will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of chemical management systems and chemical safety practices will be advantageous.
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Why Join CSR?
- Career growth in a dynamic and supportive 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.
- Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
- Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands
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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!
We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
