Production Manager

About Us

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 yearoveryear growth. American Lumber has been recognized as an Aggie 100 company honoring the fastestgrowing businesses owned or operated by Texas A&M University alumnia reflection of our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence.

At American Lumber our missionWe Cut Through Challenges so You Can Focus on Successguides 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 longterm relationships. Our culture is grounded in our core values of Service Innovation and Partnership with a shared commitment to collaboration growth and operational excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a handson resultsdriven 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 executiondirecting 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.

What Youll Do

Team Leadership & Culture

• Foster a collaborative accountable and highperformance team environment
• Promote open communication across shifts teams and departments
• Support onboarding mentoring crosstraining and employee development
• Partner with HR on employee relations performance management and compliance

Production & Operational Execution

• 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

Safety Quality & Compliance

• 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

Equipment Performance & Facility Management

• 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 visitorready facilities and support audit readiness

Who You Are

Education & Experience

• Prior experience in manufacturing production management or industrial operations required
• Experience in lumber remanufacturing or similar production environments preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a fastpaced teamdriven environment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to direct and motivate teams
• Operational mindset with a focus on efficiency throughput and continuous improvement
• Analytical problemsolver 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 realtime environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Detailoriented with a commitment to quality and process consistency
• Comfortable using production tracking systems spreadsheets and reporting tools

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience
• Stable growing organization with a strong track record of success
• Opportunity to lead and impact daily plant operations
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Clear path for professional growth within a diversified organization

Application Requirements

Final candidates may be asked to complete a practical or skillsbased assessment as part of the selection process.

If you are a handson leader who thrives in a fastpaced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving efficiency safety and quality we encourage you to apply. Join American Lumber and play a key role in delivering operational excellence and building a stronger future.

Required Experience:

Manager