Production Manager

American Lumber•Tarrant, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

American Trade Group, Inc. is a diversified organization supporting the construction and building industries through a portfolio of companies that includes American Lumber, a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor; Lane One Transport, a transportation and logistics company; and Rafter 12 Custom Homes. Founded in 1986, American Trade Group has built a strong history of consistent year‑over‑year growth. American Lumber has been recognized as an Aggie 100 company, honoring the fastest‑growing businesses owned or operated by Texas A&M University alumni—a reflection of our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence. At American Lumber, our mission—We Cut Through Challenges so You Can Focus on Success—guides the work we do every day. Driven by our vision to Build a Stronger America, One Solution at a Time, we focus on solving real problems, supporting our partners, and building long‑term relationships. Our culture is grounded in our core values of Service, Innovation, and Partnership, with a shared commitment to collaboration, growth, and operational excellence. We are seeking a hands‑on, results‑driven Production Manager to lead daily operations within our lumber remanufacturing plants (BLR/TLR). This role is responsible for executing the production plan, managing personnel, maximizing throughput, minimizing downtime, and ensuring product quality and safety standards are consistently upheld. The Production Manager serves as the critical link between strategic production planning and frontline execution—directing, communicating, and actively managing operations in real time to ensure production goals are achieved. This position reports to the Plant Manager and directly oversees Production Leads and hourly team members.

Requirements

Prior experience in manufacturing, production management, or industrial operations required
Demonstrated leadership experience in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment
Strong leadership presence with the ability to direct and motivate teams
Operational mindset with a focus on efficiency, throughput, and continuous improvement
Analytical problem‑solver with the ability to identify root causes and implement solutions
Solid understanding of safety practices and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, real‑time environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality and process consistency
Comfortable using production tracking systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in lumber, remanufacturing, or similar production environments preferred

Responsibilities

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance team environment
Promote open communication across shifts, teams, and departments
Support onboarding, mentoring, cross‑training, and employee development
Partner with HR on employee relations, performance management, and compliance
Execute daily production plans using Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles
Actively manage line operations in real time, monitoring output, labor, quality, yield, and downtime
Identify bottlenecks and adjust staffing or workflow to maximize throughput
Track labor utilization, material waste, and overall production performance
Champion a strong safety culture and enforce all safety SOPs (PPE, Lockout/Tagout, etc.)
Conduct safety walks, meetings, and toolbox talks; address unsafe conditions immediately
Ensure adherence to product specifications, grading standards, labeling, and SOPs
Investigate defects, resolve issues, and drive continuous process improvements
Track and analyze downtime; partner with Maintenance on root cause solutions
Monitor recurring issues and support preventive maintenance efforts
Utilize systems and reports to track performance and communicate key metrics
Maintain clean, safe, and “visitor‑ready” facilities and support audit readiness