Americanlumber
Production Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
LogisticsPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support onboarding, mentoring, cross‑training, and employee development
- Partner with HR on employee relations, performance management, and compliance
- Actively manage line operations in real time, monitoring output, labor, quality, yield, and downtime
- 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
- Maintain clean, safe, and "visitor‑ready" facilities and support audit readiness
- Analytical problem‑solver with the ability to identify root causes and implement solutions
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
- Stable, growing organization with a strong track record of success
Nice to have
- Experience in lumber, remanufacturing, or similar production environments preferred
Compensation
- Competitive compensation aligned with your experience
Benefits
- Education & Experience
Company info
- 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 position reports to the Plant Manager and directly oversees Production Leads and hourly team members.
- 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.
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