Americanlumber

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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