SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Lead Jotun Australia’s Supply Chain and Operations team to ensure our products and services are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. The role will focus on HSEQ, inventory control, developing people, improving the way we work and supporting strong cooperation across Logistics, Production and other areas of the business.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, develop and support the Operations team in line with Jotun’s Leadership Expectations.
• Ensure employees are competent, engaged and enabled to meet current and future business needs.
• Ensure operational activities comply with local requirements, Jotun standards and relevant ISO standards.
• Take responsibility for HSEQ performance within the area of responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement through the Jotun Operations System and agreed KPIs.
• Coordinate operational activities, priorities and improvement projects.
• Promote effective cooperation between Logistics and other functions.
• Ensure effective maintenance control systems and support the development of operational capacity across our warehouse network.
• Manage operational budgets, capital investments and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure efficient logistics, stock management and quality control of materials and finished goods across all warehouses.
• Work across functions to ensure stakeholders remain informed and aligned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

Formal requirements

• Relevant qualifications in related fields.
• Proven leadership experience within supply chain, logistics, production, operations or a related function.
• Demonstrate a willingness to lead, coach and develop teams/projects.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, inventory management and operational planning.
• Motivation to drive continuous improvement and monitoring performance through KPIs.
• Good understanding of HSEQ requirements, operational compliance and relevant ISO standards.
• Experience with operational budgets and capital investment planning. Control of inventory levels with cooperation of financial KPI’s
• Strong written and spoken English skills.

Personal requirements

• Must have full Australian working rights. Permeant Residency visa or Australian Citizenship
• An engaging leadership style focused on supporting and developing others.
• Ability to work independently, deliver results and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across different functions.
• Sound judgement and the ability to analyse complex issues and identify practical solutions.
• Well organised, with the ability to plan effectively and manage competing priorities.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Management team position reporting to the General Manager.
• Competitive compensation and employee benefits.
• The opportunity to influence the future development of our Supply Chain and Operations function.
• Continuous learning through on-the-job development and Jotun Academy.
• Career-development opportunities across multiple functions and geographical locations.
• Opportunities to work closely with local, regional and global teams.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where collaboration and new ideas are encouraged.
• A workplace that values employee wellbeing, engagement and professional growth

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Australia Pty. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

15.10.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Australia Pty Ltd was established in 1990, starting business operations in Brooklyn, Victoria with the focus in Performance Coatings comprising of Protective , Marine and Powder Coatings. Over the past years, Jotun successfully extended its sales and distribution office in 6 locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Our business thrusts are focused in strengthening our nationwide presence in performance coatings while continue the focus in people development. Jotun Australia aims to strengthen the Jotun Group’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans, focusing on innovation, efficiency and profitability in an exciting period of opportunity.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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