The Role
Oversee daily manufacturing and materials processing operations: lead and coach staff, plan production schedules, monitor productivity and safety, resolve operational issues, coordinate with Sales/Logistics/Purchasing, maintain quality and a clean work environment, and occasionally assist on the floor.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Flowery Branch, GA.
Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 (Based on experience)
Monday – Friday, 1st Shift (Flexible)
40hrs/wk. (ability to work overtime, when needed)
Full Benefits, Profit Sharing & 401K
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Contract Lumber strives to build strategic alliances with our builder customers to maximize their efficiency and profitability. We conduct our business in an ethical manner always concentrating on providing exceptional customer service and quality building materials at competitive prices. We are dedicated to identifying and solving customer problems through communication, market awareness and innovative thinking.
The Production Manager oversees daily operations within the manufacturing and materials processing area, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment. This individual will lead, coach, and develop team members while maintaining operational excellence, safety standards, and customer satisfaction.
Day to Day:
- Lead and manage a team responsible for material processing, loading/unloading, and job staging operations.
- Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet targets.
- Monitor workflow and productivity, ensuring consistent output and adherence to company standards.
- Promote and enforce safety policies, ensuring compliance with all safety training and procedures.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges through proactive communication and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Logistics, Purchasing, etc.) to optimize workflow and customer outcomes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Coach, train, and motivate employees.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture — and have fun doing it!
Skill Set:
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, lumber, or building materials environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
- Working knowledge of production operations, safety standards, and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret measurements and complete basic math problems.
- Physical ability to occasionally assist on the floor as needed (handling up to 55 pounds).
- Forklift certification or willingness to complete company certification program.
- Highly organized, responsible, and motivated with a hands-on management style.
- Commitment to maintaining a positive attitude and promoting teamwork.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, 401k retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
Skills Required
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, lumber, or building materials environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
- Working knowledge of production operations, safety standards, and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret measurements and complete basic math problems.
- Physical ability to occasionally assist on the floor as needed (handling up to 55 pounds).
- Forklift certification or willingness to complete company certification program.
- Highly organized, responsible, and motivated with a hands-on management style.
- Commitment to maintaining a positive attitude and promoting teamwork.
- Ability to work Monday–Friday first shift (flexible) and overtime when needed.
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The Company
What We Do
Contract Lumber, Inc. is a family-owned, full-service lumber yard and subcontractor founded in 1989. Based in Pataskala, Ohio, the company specializes in supplying wholesale building materials, turnkey framing, and exterior trim for both residential and commercial projects. They provide competitive pricing, engineering services, and comprehensive turnkey solutions to help builders maximize efficiency and profitability across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
