MATERIALS TEAM LEAD

Wells; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with profit sharing

Wellness incentives

PTO

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Materials Team Lead to coordinate daily precast concrete materials activities, oversee a team of material handlers, and partner with production, quality, maintenance and safety to ensure timely, compliant material availability.

The role emphasizes inventory control, sourcing, and cost-conscious procurement, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have purchasing or materials management experience and strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing or materials management experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, procurement processes and supply chain operations.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems or ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and with vendors.
• Forklift operation experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of production processes and field operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and condition of facilities, offices, and yards.
• Manage receiving, storage, and staging of materials for production.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Maintain inventory records and system entry in Oracle.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder materials to meet demands.
• Coordinate material needs with Production, Field Ops, and Engineering.
• Source vendors, negotiate pricing and issue purchase orders.
• Review supplier performance and costs to optimize sourcing.
• Approve invoices within authority and keep records.
• Operate forklifts as needed and support shipping activities.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Inventory management

Procurement processes

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Forklift operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Materials Team Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily activities related to precast concrete materials including receiving inventory quality control material preparation and distribution to production teams This role leads a team of material handlers and works closely with production quality maintenance and safety personnel to ensure materials are available on time and meet project and company requirements Salary range insert amount here Based on location and experience

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 401k 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 employeesUnion employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOULL DO

Oversee maintenance and condition of company facilities including office maintenance quality buildings and yard areasManage receiving storage and staging of materials to support production and field operationsVerify incoming shipments for accuracy documentation condition and proper identificationMaintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely system entry in OracleMonitor stock levels and reorder materials to meet operational demandsCoordinate material needs and schedules with Production Field Operations and Engineering teamsSource vendors negotiate pricing and terms and issue purchase ordersEvaluate supplier performance pricing and quality to optimize procurement decisionsReview purchasing requests and perform cost analysis to support efficient sourcingApprove invoices within authority limits and maintain accurate purchasing recordsOperate forklifts as needed for material handling and storageSupport shipping activities vendor communications and additional duties as required

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a detail oriented and strategic professional with experience in purchasing inventory management and facility oversight They excel at building vendor relationships negotiating favorable terms and ensuring materials are available to support operational success This individual is proactive organized and adaptable with a strong focus on efficiency cost control and continuous improvement IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE Bachelors degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent experience consideredMinimum of five years of purchasing or materials management experience requiredStrong understanding of inventory control procurement processes and supply chain operationsExperience with Oracle or similar ERP systems or ability to learn quicklyProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsStrong negotiation analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively across departments and with vendorsFamiliarity with receiving and shipping documentation and proceduresForklift operation experience or willingness to obtain certificationKnowledge of production processes and field operations preferred

WORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needsAbility 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 while in the plant and fieldMust be able to stand walk and navigate active plant and field environments as neededMust be able to climb stairs walk on uneven surfaces and safely move through industrial work areasMay be exposed to moving equipment machinery and other standard industrial hazardsMay be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including heat cold wind rain as well as noise dust and vibrationThis 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 US