Building Materials Lead - Operations & Inventory Champion

Tech-Wood-Building-Components-Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

HSA allowance

Paid vacation time

Free on-site parking

Company team-building events

Job summary

Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd. is growing and seeking a Building Materials Lead to oversee lumber and materials operations at the Ryan Road yard and warehouse. You will manage inventory, shipping/receiving, and prioritize work to meet production and customer commitments.

You will lead a hands-on team, train staff, and uphold safety, quality, and process improvements while coordinating with Production, Sales, and Operations to ensure smooth daily flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in lumber, building materials, manufacturing, warehousing, or related operational environment.
• Leadership or people management experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication across different teams and departments.
• Hands-on leadership to coach, train, and support others.
• Strong attention to detail in inventory, quality, and documentation.
• Safety-first mindset and safe work practices knowledge.
• Forklift operation experience and valid permit is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s license with ability to travel between Tech-Wood locations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Building Materials department and keep work organized and on schedule.
• Coordinate lumber and material processing based on production schedules and customer requirements.
• Assign daily work, monitor workloads, and ensure appropriate team coverage.
• Lead, train, mentor, and support Building Materials team members.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, organization, and material locations within the Ryan Road facility.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly and year-end inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee incoming lumber and material deliveries, ensuring quantities and quality match purchase orders.
• Work closely with Shipping to ensure orders are completed accurately and customer commitments are met.
• Review work orders and follow up with internal teams for shipping details clarity.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation, including Bills of Lading and delivery receipts.
• Monitor quality standards and address material or product discrepancies.
• Promote safe work practices, participate in inspections and safety meetings, address hazards.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce costs, strengthen inventory control, improve processes.
• Help create a positive, accountable team environment where people take pride in their work.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Team mentorship

Safety-minded

Communication

Forklift operation

Class 5 license

Travel between locations

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Job description

Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd. is growing and seeking a Building Materials Lead to oversee lumber and materials operations at the Ryan Road yard and warehouse. You will manage inventory, shipping/receiving, and prioritize work to meet production and customer commitments.

You will lead a hands-on team, train staff, and uphold safety, quality, and process improvements while coordinating with Production, Sales, and Operations to ensure smooth daily flow.