Lead Fabricator

Lush Handmade Cosmetics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in handmade cosmetics is seeking a skilled Lead Fabricator for a full-time role. The successful candidate will oversee inventory management, coordinate the fabrication team's production efforts, and ensure quality standards are met. This position invites proactive leaders with experience in high-volume environments to apply their technical skills and enhance team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in progressive leadership and people management.
• Familiar with 3D printing and other mould technologies.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Fabrication Technicians.
• Coordinate production activities to meet deadlines.
• Ensure quality control standards in fabrication.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Navigation

Technical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Literacy

Tools

3D Printing

Vacuum Forming

Fabrication Equipment

Job description

Availability : Full-time with an ability to work mornings afternoons and occasional overtime holidays and weekends.

Reporting to the Room Manager the Lead Fabricator is responsible for maintaining all incoming and outgoing inventory for the department. This includes the request of materials equipment and sundries required for day to day operations. In the process Lead Fabricator ensure that their rooms have all products they require on hand and do so while keeping costs as low as possible and within room specific budgets.

As aLead Fabricator you bring Lushs Leadership Practices into all elements of your business : Be Real Be Curious Lead Fearlessly Adapt and Evolve Grow Talent and Live with Purpose.

What you do (Responsibilities) :

Leadership :

• Supervise mentor and support a team of Fabrication Technicians ensuring optimal team performance
• Delegate tasks set daily work schedules and monitor production progress to ensure timelines are met
• Address performance gaps with clear guidance and actionable next steps
• Foster a positive inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Recognize and celebrate team and individual achievements to maintain morale
• Conduct team meetings to communicate daily goals updates and production challenges
• Provide and document timely opportunistic and positive feedback to team members to support their growth and development

Production :

• Coordinate and prioritize daily and weekly production activities to meet deadlines and production targets
• Monitor the fabrication process to ensure accuracy efficiency and quality compliance
• Identify bottlenecks resolve workflow issues and adjust schedules as needed
• Collaborate with the Moulds Department Manager to align production goals with overall departmental objectives

Inventory :

• Track manage and maintain inventory levels of raw materials tools and consumables
• Ensure the availability and quality of necessary materials and equipment to avoid production delays
• Escalate raw material tools and consumable concerns to the appropriate channels
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reorder supplies as needed
• Manage storage and organization of moulds boards equipment and materials
• Execute year-end count; work alongside auditors to answer questions and facilitate audit
• Coach and train staff staff in relation to inventory best practices within the department

Quality :

• Ensure all fabrication activities align with established quality control standards and specifications
• Conduct quality checks on moulds and fabricated components throughout the production process
• Document and address defects ensuring corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence

Outsourcing :

• Identify and collaborate with third-party vendors to outsource specific fabrication tasks that cannot be completed in-house
• Oversee the quality and timeliness of outsourced production items and services

Safety :

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all fabrication equipment including 3D printers vacuum formers and power tools
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for equipment servicing and repairs when applicable
• Promote and enforce adherence to health safety and environmental regulations
• Conduct safety inspections ensure PPE compliance and report any safety concerns

Administrative :

• Maintain records of production metrics inventory usage and vendor transactions
• Able to work collaboratively with other departments and other areas of the business
• Generate reports on team performance production output and operational improvements
• Participate in hiring training and onboarding of new team members
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development opportunities for team members
• Support the implementation of GMP policies as needed and prepare and monitor all required documentation

Who you are (Qualifications) :

Required :

• Experience in progressive leadership and people management
• Experience leading a team of direct reports to achieve targets / goals / objectives
• Demonstrated ability to navigate conflict; able to objectively navigate through difficult conversations
• Demonstrated ability to give in-the-moment feedback and have performance conversations as needed
• Familiar with 3D printing vacuum forming or other mould fabrication technologies
• Basic technical skills related to equipment setup operation and troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect errors or defects
• Basic computer literacy for equipment controls and production reporting
• Ability to stand walk bend and lift materials up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis throughout 8-hour shifts
• Comfortable working in a fast -paced high-production environment
• Able to work with moderate noise levels and manufacturing equipment
• Experience successfully completing Lock Out / Tag out practices

Preferred :

• Experience in a leadership role in a high volume environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing fabrication or production environment
• Technical aptitude / familiarity with machine processes
• Relevant work experience such as in a trade or machine operator
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with PLC controls

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Only select applicants will be considered for this opportunity based on our selection criteria

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

At Lush we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies community groups non-profits and online social and job sites and in our business practices strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings. We welcome diverse candidates to our recruitment process. Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs / requirements known.

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Wage / Salary Range

61360 - $61360 CAD

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Key Skills

Controlling Experience,Hand Tools,Calipers,CNC Laser Cutting,Plasma Cutting,Press Brake Machine,Stamping Press,Fabrication,Welding,Heavy Lifting,Sign Manufacturing,Aviation Experience