Full-time, permanent position
Springvale, Victoria
Lead a team of five
About the business
In July 2023, Diversey was bought by Solenis. This agreement unites two industry heavyweights with activities in related and highly complementary markets.
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
About the role
As a Logistics Lead, you will oversee outsourced and contracted logistics activities for Diversey at our 50,000 m² warehouse site in Springvale, ensuring seamless operations across ANZ.
Leading a team of five, you will lead from the front, fostering a positive culture, which focuses on reliability, efficiency, compliance and customer satisfaction.
This is a full time, permanent position working Monday – Friday, 6 AM start, 38-hour week.
Key responsibilities:
Support and train team members in warehousing, dispatch, and logistics.
Champion continuous improvements in operations.
Closely monitor stock levels, optimising inventory and eliminating shortages.
Oversee third-party local and international freight companies, managing lead times, cost control, KPI adherence, and proof of delivery.
Develop quick solutions for delivery challenges, balancing speed and budget constraints.
Control expenditure across freight charges, labour and warehouse supplies.
Ensure compliance with regulations and licensing requirements.
About you
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Hands-on leadership, which inspires team collaboration.
A proactive attitude, be ready to jump on a forklift and help the team when needed. You will hold the appropriate LF ticket to drive a Counterbalance and High Reach forklift, or be willing to undergo training to obtain one.
Proven experience in warehousing and logistics, preferably handling chemicals (dangerous goods) and transport.
Unwavering commitment to health and safety.
A calm demeanour under pressure, effectively managing conflicting demands.
Good MS Office suite skills.
Experience using SAP (SCM module) highly advantageous or similar supply chain software.
What’s on offer
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, act now and apply.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
We look forward to receiving your application.
