PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD

Wells Concrete • Albany, MN

416d

About The Position

The Production Team Lead at Wells is responsible for overseeing the production crew and ensuring that operations run safely, efficiently, and productively. This role involves hands-on work with the crew, communication with supervisors, and collaboration with the Quality Control Department to maintain high standards of quality. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving and communication skills, dedicated to continuous improvement and team leadership.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years Precast Concrete experience preferred.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to train and coach other employees if necessary.
• Problem-solving skills to solve issues quickly and efficiently.
• General math skills and ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to work with others to complete projects efficiently and work independently when needed.
• Motivated and self-driven to complete tasks.
• Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best.
• Ability to lead a team with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Work hands on with your crew to strip, set up and pour the bed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Supervisors to ensure production is on schedule.
• Work with the Quality Control Department for optimal quality.
• Track the inventory of items that are being used by their crew.
• Manage and assign tasks for the crew they are overseeing.
• Perform general laborer work and ensure the job is being set up properly.
• Support company safety policies while maintaining a safe work environment and addressing safety concerns as needed.
• Maintain a professional relationship and a positive attitude with employees in the plant and office.
• Read pour tickets to organize, and coordinate, while verifying that the tickets are accurate.
• Lead your crew in performing plant cleanup/housekeeping expectations set by management.
• Actively look for new ways to improve our processes, reduce errors and increase efficiencies.
• Help manage the day-to-day planning, operation and problem solving of production.
• Exceed and meet departmental objectives.
• Create a sense of ownership within the employees and resolve issues, if any.
• Communicate the company's purpose, core values, vision to the front employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees