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TA Material Lead

NES Fircroft, Madison, WI, United States


Key Details
Location:

Superior, WI 54880

Duration:

12 months, possible extension

Pay Rate:

$54-65/hr

Work schedule:

40 hours/week; during execution individual will be expected to work 7-13h

Per diem for non-local candidates:

$178/calendar day

Description
We are seeking an experienced Turnaround Material Lead to support a refinery turnaround project. This role is responsible for overseeing all material management activities before and during the turnaround, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support safe and efficient execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all material management activities for the turnaround scope

Ensure materials are properly planned, ordered, tracked, and staged ahead of execution

Work closely with planning, procurement, warehouse, and field execution teams

Verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) against job plans and scope

Monitor material status, identify shortages, and proactively resolve issues

Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, and staging of turnaround materialsli>

Ensure materials are delivered to the field in alignment with the schedule

Maintain accurate inventory tracking and documentation

Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to expedite critical items

Support cost control efforts by minimizing surplus and preventing delays

Enforce safety, environmental, and quality standards in all material handling activities

Build relationships with material vendors and obtain quotes as needed

Track and speak to long lead materials

Lead Bag & Tag personnel

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in material management within refinery or petrochemical turnarounds

Strong understanding of turnaround processes, planning, and execution

Experience with inventory systems and material tracking tools (e.g., SAP & IPS)

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams

Familiarity with warehouse operations and logistics in an industrial setting

Forklift certified

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Material Lead or similar leadership role in a turnaround

Experience working on large-scale refinery or petrochemical projects

Experience establishing a new warehouse

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