Fabrication Manager

WHO WE ARE…

We are MAKRs – Our common goal, our passion, is to create global communities connected through play and social experiences. We believe the world needs more places where coming together, connecting, and having fun are inevitable.

The MAKR Group is comprised of three working brands dedicated to making the world more livable, playful and socially just—Waterplay, a cheeky global splash pad provider, Parkworks, a Western Canadian Park space supplier, and Wekid Mfg., Canada’s most playfully professional steel manufacturing team.

With 10’s of thousands of play and park space installations throughout the world, the MAKR Group have helped provide millions of people, from all walks of life, of all ages, and with diverse abilities, with access to amazing, inviting, playable, enjoyable, “go-backable” recreation places. What makes us jump out of bed every morning is knowing we’re integral to creating these meaningful places, and we need people like you to help us build them.

WHO YOU ARE…

You’re an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on building strong teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. You have the organizational and leadership skills to plan, direct, and oversee multiple departments, while still being willing to roll up your sleeves and support technical operations when needed. You’re a communicator, coach, and problem-solver who drives continuous improvement and motivates teams to deliver quality results.

You inject fun into all aspects of your work and invite others to do the same. We’re a different kind of company, and we’re looking for a different kind of individual to join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

As the Fabrication Manager at Wekid, you’ll oversee the Fabrication, Machining, and Water Management departments, ensuring your team delivers results within budget and aligned with business objectives. You’ll balance leadership responsibilities with direct involvement in technical operations, ERP workflows, and data management. Most importantly, you’ll foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Carrying out departmental plans in alignment with corporate objectives.

- Leading and mentoring employees through guidance, coaching, and performance management.

- Managing departmental efficiency, effectiveness, and budget.

- Overseeing recruitment, staffing levels, and scheduling.

- Driving a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.

- Supporting logistics operations and acting as backup when needed.

- Creating and optimizing engineering masters from BOMs to enhance production flow.

- Managing technical operations supported by ERP data and workflows.

- Ensuring ERP workflows effectively capture and manage data to support business intelligence.

- Creating SKU items and ensuring accuracy of ERP records.

- Coordinating with ERP users to anticipate problems and identify efficiency opportunities.

- Designing, developing, and generating ad-hoc and regular production reports.

- Providing training and orientation for new and modified systems.

OTHER INFORMATION:

- This is an on-site position located in Kelowna, BC. (805 Crowley Ave, Kelowna, BC).

- This position is full-time (40 hours a week).

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

- High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education an asset.

- Experience with materials and fabrication processes.

- Experience in welding, machining, and manufacturing.

- Strong organizational, financial, and leadership skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

MAKR WORK PERKS:

We thrive when our MAKRs thrive! That’s why we offer…

- A competitive annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 (with the possibility of a yearly bonus

- Paid vacation and 5 wellness days that can be used flexibly to cover illness, injury, or personal time off!

- A flexible work schedule.

- Opportunity to enroll in our comprehensive group benefits package, registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), and deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) after three months of employment.

- Access to free and confidential counselling, coaching, and resources through an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

- Professional development opportunities.

- Safety reimbursement available for eligible expenses, including safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and custom hearing protection.

- Lots of fun!!! …. product “testing”, catered lunches, silent auctions, contests, and MORE!

MAKR fosters an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all qualified persons.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

Work Location: In person