What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD position at Wells?
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production activities while working hands-on alongside the crew to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. This role coordinates closely with supervisors and quality teams to meet production schedules and maintain high standards. The Team Lead also drives team performance by assigning tasks, solving problems, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Wells, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.
WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
- Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
- Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements
WHAT YOULL DO
- Lead and work alongside crew to strip, set up, and pour beds efficiently and on schedule
- Coordinate with Supervisors to ensure production timelines and goals are met
- Partner with Quality Control to maintain product standards and address issues
- Assign, monitor, and support daily tasks for team members
- Read and verify pour tickets to ensure accuracy and proper execution
- Track and manage inventory and materials used by the crew
- Promote and enforce safety policies; address hazards promptly
- Support plant housekeeping and cleanliness standards
- Assist with daily production planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and leads by example. They bring a strong sense of accountability, communicate effectively with both leadership and frontline employees, and can quickly adapt to changing priorities. This individual is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and motivated to improve team performance and operational efficiency.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 12 years of precast concrete or related production experience preferred
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across teams
- Ability to lead, train, and coach employees effectively
- Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to act quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and task ownership
- Working knowledge of production materials and processes
- Ability to adapt to change and support continuous improvement initiatives
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
- Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
- Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
- Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
- Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
- Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.
This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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.