CONCRETE PRODUCTION LEAD

About the Role

This position is responsible for leading a general labor crew while supporting daily production activities in a hands‑on construction environment. The role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to blueprint specifications while coordinating with leadership to meet production schedules. It also plays a key part in mentoring team members, resolving issues, and supporting continuous improvement on the production floor.

Safety

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 collaboration. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Health and family care leave for both union and non‑union employees
• Union employee benefits provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands‑on leadership of general labor crews (up to 10 employees), including coordinating, directing work, promoting teamwork, maintaining a positive culture, and ensuring safety compliance.
• Organize and coordinate daily production by reviewing blueprints, material orders, and job requirements to ensure efficient workflow.
• Communicate with Foreman and leadership to ensure production schedules are met and operational issues are resolved promptly.
• Mentor and train general laborers by providing guidance on SOPs, performance standards, safety practices, and skill development.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support problem‑solving to maintain workflow and efficiency.
• Provide basic conflict resolution and escalate issues to Foreman or Business Unit Leader as needed.
• Provide constructive feedback to leadership regarding employee performance, production challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform production duties including stripping forms, cleaning forms, setting forms, and installing rebar, mesh, imbeds, and side rails.
• Operate equipment including machinery, overhead cranes, forklifts, trucks, trailers, tractors, and Tucker as required.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands‑on leader with experience in construction or manufacturing environments who thrives in a fast‑paced production setting. They bring strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, along with the ability to read blueprints and direct crews effectively. This individual is safety‑focused, team‑oriented, and committed to producing high‑quality work while developing others and maintaining a positive work environment.

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a construction or production environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Ability to enforce safety standards within a team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality standards.
• Reliable attendance with ability to report to work on time daily.
• Ability to work outdoors year‑round in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions, guidelines, and procedures accurately and consistently.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The role requires physically demanding work and the ability to operate safely in a production or field environment.

• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lb occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use.
• Stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently.
• Operate safely in an environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (depending on location).
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high‑visibility vest, hard hat, and any additional PPE required by the task, department, or work area.