Building Materials Lead

Tech-Wood is growing, and we need YOU!

Who We Are

Since 1998, Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd. has been a trusted provider of Engineered Wood Products, Roof Trusses, Wall Panels, and Building Materials to Calgary and surrounding areas.

We proudly operate out of two manufacturing facilities ten minutes apart — one off Peigan Trail and the other right off Glenmore Trail, serving our customers with integrity, teamwork, and a drive for excellence.

At Tech-Wood, we believe success comes from working together. We’re a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values hard work, innovation, and having a bit of fun along the way.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for someone who shares that same passion for excellence and teamwork.

Your Role: Building Materials Lead

As our Building Materials Lead, you’ll play an important role in keeping our Building Materials operation running safely, efficiently, and accurately each day.

You’ll oversee the day-to-day flow of lumber and materials through our Ryan Road yard and warehouse, including inventory, shipping and receiving, quality, and work priorities. You’ll work closely with Production, Sales, Shipping, Purchasing, and Operations to make sure materials are where they need to be and customer and production commitments stay on track.

This is also a hands-on leadership role. You’ll provide direction, training, and support to the Building Materials team while creating an environment built around safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Building Materials department and help keep work organized, efficient, 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 when information or shipping details need clarification

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, and proactively address hazards

Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce costs, strengthen inventory control, and make our processes better

Help create a positive, accountable team environment where people take pride in their work

What You Bring:

Previous experience in lumber, building materials, manufacturing, warehousing, or a related operational environment

Leadership or people management experience is an asset

Strong organization skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Clear communication skills and the confidence to work across different teams and departments

A hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach, train, and support others

Strong attention to detail, particularly when it comes to inventory, quality, and documentation

A safety-first mindset and understanding of safe work practices

Experience operating a forklift and a valid operator’s permit is an asset

A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and the ability to travel between Tech-Wood locations

The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs unaided

What We Bring:

Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities

Group benefits

HSA Allowance

Paid vacation time

Free on-site parking

Company team-building events

A fast-paced, collaborative environment where people support each other and take pride in their work

A team that is invested in YOU – professionally and personally

Please note: Tech-Wood’s locations are not accessible by public transit. Candidates must have reliable transportation.