Change Manager

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Location:

Brisbane - QLD 

  • Site-based role in blue collar manufacturing environment
  • 12 month fixed term contract
  • Major ERP transformation underway
About the Organisation

 This large, nationally recognised Australian food manufacturer supplies major retailers and food service providers across the country. With multiple production sites and a 24/7 operational footprint, the workforce is predominantly frontline and blue collar, operating in a fast-paced, safety-critical manufacturing environment.

The business is currently delivering several ERP and operational systems implementations across manufacturing, warehousing and supply chain — and requires an experienced Change Manager to support successful adoption.

About the Role

You will partner closely with project teams and site leadership to assess impact, prepare the workforce and embed sustainable change practices across frontline and support teams. Key responsibilities include:
  • Conducting detailed role and task-based impact analysis
  • Mapping workflow changes across production, warehousing and support functions
  • Designing practical and simple training solutions
  • Supporting leaders to communicate and lead change confidently
  • Ensuring business readiness ahead of system go-live
  • Embedding adoption strategies beyond implementation
About You

To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Proven experience delivering change in ERP or large systems implementations
  • Strong impact assessment and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, industrial or blue-collar environments
  • The ability to translate technical system change into practical workforce solutions
  • Confidence building credibility with frontline operators and site leaders
  • A pragmatic, hands-on style
This role will not suit someone whose experience has been solely within corporate transformation environments. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on-site and engaging directly with operational teams.

Why Apply?
  • Major systems program with strong leadership backing
  • Highly visible 12-month transformation program
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful operational impact
  • Immediate start available
If you are an experienced Change professional who thrives in operational environments and enjoys making complex systems change practical and workable apply now or reach out to ekennedy@thenextstep.com.au

Reference Number:

4010366

Date Published:

18-Feb-2026

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