For over 20 years, Simply Food Solutions has provided quality ingredients to the Foodservice and catering industry in Australia. With 50+ locations and a team over 2,300 nationwide, Simply Food Solutions is recognised as one of the country’s leading distributors in the industry. An opportunity exists for a skilled and adaptable full-time Leading Hand at our cleaning chemical production facility located in Noble Park, Victoria.

About the Role:

The company is launching a new chemical blending division and are seeking a hands-on, motivated individual to lead operations from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business with established sales and ambitious expansion plans.

The Leading Hand role encompasses management of the entire site. You’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring safety compliance, driving efficiency and quality in production. You’ll play a key role in shaping the site’s culture and processes, with the opportunity to grow into broader leadership as the business scales.

What we’re looking for:

• A proactive, hands-on leader with a strong operational mindset

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, blending, or related industries

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

• Career ambition and a desire to grow with the business

Duties:

• Responsibility of the entire site including staff, production and inventory 

• Maintaining the requirements of the Quality, Safety, Environment based systems in a Dangerous Good Manufacturing Environment.

• Hands on role formulating chemical batches, operating packaging lines and forklift driving to receive and despatch goods.

• Liaise with Technical Support –QA Co-Ordinator, providing assistance with External/Internal Audits and WINs

• Proactive continuous improvement

Skills and Experience:

• Small Batch Chemical Compounding

• High standard of safety working with Dangerous Goods

• Able to work methodically and accurately

• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain equipment

• Forklift Licence is preferred  

• First Aid Certification would be preferred

• Physically fit

About Simply Food Solutions

Simply Food Solutions is a well-established manufacturing and food packing operation, producing ingredients for the foodservice sector. With facilities across NSW and Queensland, we’re expanding to meet growing demand, supplying tailored products to cafés, restaurants and catering businesses nationwide.

As we grow, Simply Food Solutions offers opportunities to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where quality and consistency are always top priority.

Simply Food Solutions can offer you:

• Staff discounted Pricing on 4000+ items

• Access to online workforce development programs

• Team member access to Corporate Health Plans and other staff benefits

• Employee Assistance programs to support Staff and their families

If you believe you are the right person to join our team, please apply with your confidential resume. 

Applications close: Friday 7th November 2025

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.