The Spinning Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining the operational efficiency, safety, and cleanliness of the spinning area. This role involves a mix of technical maintenance, logistical support, and rigorous adherence to health and safety protocols. The successful candidate will ensure that production hardware is processed correctly, safety equipment is accessible, and the facility is prepared for seamless shift handovers.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Technical Maintenance

• Hardware Processing: Wash and process all hardware, maintaining the "Soak Time" board and completing the wash lab handover documentation.
• Equipment Care: Clean meter pumps on designated modules; inspect, defluff, or replace product buggy wheels as required.
• Waste Management: Action the Mix Carton Report; assemble at least 10 dry waste boxes per shift.
• Operational Support: Provide immediate support to the Spin Common area if three or more machines are producing waste yarn.

Facility & Logistics

• Inventory Control: Ensure all PPE racks in the Spin Common area are fully stocked with complete sets.
• Warehouse Oversight: Inspect the warehouse for unwrapped tubes and shrink-wrap as necessary; perform a full brush-down and reset of the warehouse for the Monday morning shift.
• Equipment Inspection: Identify damaged buggies on the filter floor and initiate repairs or removal.

Sanitation & Housekeeping

• PPE Maintenance: Wash all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the designated downstairs washroom.
• Deep Cleaning: Clean hamper enclosures, tops, pulleys, and front/back grids to remove loose yarn and debris.
• General Housekeeping: Assist the Spin Common Tech with routine housekeeping and any additional duties assigned by the Chargehand.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Safety Maintenance: Clean "rose" attachments on Eye Wash Stations across designated modules (Cubes 1 & 2, Mezzanine, Spinning, Mixer, and 3rd floors).
• Training: Stay current with SABA and Module training; review Monthly Safety Meeting presentations.
• Communication: Attend the 20:00 Spinning Huddle and complete all handover books (Product Handling and Wash Lab) to ensure clear communication between shifts.

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You'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring strong compliance across safety, quality, and logistics. This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where strong leadership, organisation, and commercial awareness are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations to meet retail, digital, and production deadlines
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a positive and accountable culture
• Plan labour requirements and manage wage costs in line with budget
• Coordinate with freight providers to ensure cost-effective and timely import/export logistics
• Oversee accurate receipt, storage, rotation, and system entry of all stock into ERP/MRP systems
• Ensure efficient picking, packing, and dispatch of orders to ANZ stores
• Lead stocktakes and implement controls to minimise loss, damage, and wastage
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and continuous learning and development opportunities
• Drive team performance through regular feedback and training, and proactive management of employee relations matters
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain product quality standards
• Maintain accurate documentation, SOPs, FIFO processes, and Dangerous Goods compliance
• Be engaged in strategic, longer-term Manufacturing projects as they arise in driving the overall objectives and goals of the business
• Promote a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and equipment standards

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution, ideally within food, FMCG, or cosmetics industries
• Current Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Certified in Air and Sea Dangerous Goods (DG) handling (or willingness to obtain), with a strong understanding of relevant regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
• Proven experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Proven experience in people management and team development, including recruitment, induction, performance management, conflict resolution, and handling difficult conversations
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with different levels of staff and management
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate a strong ethical compass and are passionate about our brand values and beliefs

Benefits

• Benefits such as paid birthday leave and a generous discount on LUSH products.
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program with free access to psychological, financial, legal and dietary advice.
• Opportunity for growth and to join a leading global fresh handmade cosmetic manufacturer.
• A supportive team environment where your input and opinion are valued.
• A dynamic and progressive work environment that celebrates diversity.

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