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WELLS PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD in Albany, Minnesota
WELLS: A CAREER WORTH BUILDING Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions. We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success. At the end of the day, we are a team of creators. Our 1,300 employees across the U.S. play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members. They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners' success - from vision through construction and beyond. Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a motivated self-starting Production Team Lead to join our team. The right candidate must be a problem-solver, have strong communication skills, and also be willing and ready to learn. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Ensure that the production of their crew and bed are run as safely, efficiently, and productively as possible. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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 in 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 looks 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. Exceeding and meeting departmental objectives. Create a sense of ownership within the employees and resolve issues, if any. Communicating the company's purpose, core values, vision to the front employees. EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED 1-2 years Precast Concrete experience preferred. Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Ability to train and coach other employees if necessary. Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently. General math skills and ability to read tape measure. Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently and work independently when needed. Must be motivated and self driven to complete a task. Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best. Understand and accept changes that are implemented to become Best in Class. Must be able to lead a team with respect and dignity. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs., occasionally. Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently. Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day. Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently. WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements. Moderate to high risk of safety precautions. Moderate to high exposure to production environment. Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific) Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific) This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related inst uctions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S #ALPL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We'll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.* *Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)