PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR

Wells Concrete; Albany (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

HSA options

Nice Healthcare access

Pet insurance

Job summary

Wells Concrete in Albany, MN is seeking a Production Administrator to support daily production operations by maintaining schedules, tracking materials, and organizing production documentation. This role links production, project management, and field teams to align timelines and material needs.

Salary range $20.00 - $26.00/hr, based on location and experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of administrative experience in fast-paced or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting production, shop, or plant operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update production schedules and lists based on project needs.
• Coordinate material requirements with project managers and field teams.
• Support communication between shop, project, and field personnel.
• Review and verify bills of materials (BOMs) and production documents.
• Track inventory levels and assist with material ordering.
• Organize and prioritize production documentation (tickets, drawings, schedules).
• Identify and report discrepancies in materials or documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, files, and production data.
• Follow safety protocols while working in and around the production floor.
• Support production team needs to meet daily schedules and quality goals.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Proactive communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Data entry systems

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Administrator supports daily production operations by maintaining accurate schedules, tracking materials, and organizing production documentation. This role acts as a key link between production, project management, and field teams to ensure alignment on timelines and material needs. The position helps drive efficiency and accuracy across operations by managing data, identifying discrepancies, and supporting overall plant coordination.

Salary range $20.00 - $26.00/ hr. 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, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're 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 YOU'LL DO

• Maintain and update production schedules and lists based on project needs
• Coordinate material requirements with project managers and field teams
• Support communication between shop, project, and field personnel
• Review and verify bills of materials (BOMs) and production documents
• Track inventory levels and assist with material ordering
• Organize and prioritize production documentation (tickets, drawings, schedules)
• Identify and report discrepancies in materials or documentation
• Maintain accurate records, files, and production data
• Follow safety protocols while working in and around the production floor
• Support production team needs to meet daily schedules and quality goals

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with experience supporting production or operational teams. They are proactive, communicate effectively across departments, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual is dependable, accurate, and focused on keeping production operations running smoothly and efficiently.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• 2-4 years of administrative experience in a fast-paced or industrial environment
• Experience supporting production, shop, or plant operations preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data entry systems
• Experience with scheduling, reporting, and document control
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on setting

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
• 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 while in the plant and field.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
• May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

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.