Production Scheduler

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 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.

The Role

We are seeking an organized and analytical Production Scheduler to support American Lumber’s remanufacturing plants. This position develops, maintains, and communicates production plans that balance customer demand, plant capacity, staffing, and material availability across our remanufacturing operations.

The Production Scheduler serves as a critical link between Sales, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Operations, coordinating production schedules and information across our remanufacturing plants. This role helps ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time while supporting operational efficiency, revenue performance, and customer satisfaction.

This is a full-time, on-site role supporting our Corporate Bryan Office and plant locations. The position reports to the IT Manager and has no direct reports.

What You’ll Do

Order Management & Review

Manage incoming customer orders and move them through the scheduling process

Review orders for errors, missing information, and potential production issues before approval

Suspend orders when necessary and communicate concerns or required corrections to Sales

Confirm that raw materials are available and requested completion dates can be met

Move completed orders and reloads forward for credit review

Production Scheduling & Planning

Enter and schedule production orders in LumberPro

Develop production plans by manufacturing line and available resource

Coordinate with Plant Managers and Sales to align schedules with business priorities

Produce raw material pick lists for all scheduled orders

Calculate required staffing levels based on production schedules and planned workload

Adjust schedules as priorities, capacity, staffing, and material availability change

Cross-Functional Coordination

Maintain clear communication among Plants, Sales, Transportation, and other operational teams

Document scheduling decisions, order updates, and cross-functional communications

Provide accurate and timely information to support order fulfillment

Identify potential scheduling conflicts and work with appropriate teams to resolve them

Promote consistent information flow throughout the production process

Inventory & Operational Support

Assist with managing raw materials designated for production

Monitor finished goods remaining after production runs

Support inventory accuracy and material availability planning

Participate in month-end physical inventory counts

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, inventory, and production efficiency

Who You Are

Experience & Industry Knowledge

Three to five years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing coordination, supply chain management, or a related role

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, and capacity planning

Working knowledge of inventory control and material requirements planning

Familiarity with lumber or wood-products manufacturing is a plus

Skills & Competencies

Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping

Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working across Sales, Production, Transportation, and Operations

Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment under time constraints

Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Ability to anticipate scheduling challenges and respond effectively to changing priorities

Proficiency with production scheduling systems; experience with LumberPro or similar ERP/MRP software is preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience with data reporting tools is preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Stable, growing organization with a strong track record of success

Highly visible role with a direct impact on production efficiency and customer satisfaction

Opportunity to collaborate with teams across Sales, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Operations

Work environment centered on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Opportunity to help strengthen production planning and operational processes

Culture grounded in Service, Innovation, and Partnership

Application Requirements

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

If you are an organized problem-solver who enjoys coordinating people, materials, and production priorities, we encourage you to apply. Join American Lumber and play an important role in keeping our operations aligned, efficient, and focused on serving our customers!