Manufacturing Line Supervisor - Night Shift at American Lumber CO Bryan, TX

American Lumber CO; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and attendance bonuses

Weekly pay

PPE provided

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

HSA

Job summary

American Lumber is seeking a Lumber Manufacturing Line Supervisor for the Bryan remanufacturing facility on the night shift. You will provide frontline leadership for an assigned production line, directing daily operations and coordinating with maintenance and plant leadership to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

You will supervise, coach, and assess frontline employees, ensure training compliance, reinforce safety policies, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in lumber/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production reports and safety specs.
• Strong frontline leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production and supervise the assigned manufacturing line.
• Direct employees toward production goals and priorities.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate expectations and updates.
• Monitor throughput, downtime, waste, and line efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate with maintenance and management.
• Coach and support employees with accountability and training.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sawmill equipment

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Lumber Manufacturing Line Supervisor

American Lumber is seeking a Lumber Manufacturing Line Supervisor on our Night Shift to provide hands-on, frontline leadership for an assigned production line at our Bryan remanufacturing facility.

This role oversees the day-to-day operation of a production line, such as the Trim Line, Rip Line, or Trim/Resaw operation, and helps ensure established production priorities are carried out safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.

The Line Supervisor works directly with production employees throughout the shift, providing direction, coaching, and accountability while monitoring safety, quality, productivity, equipment condition, and overall line performance. This position also serves as an important communication link between frontline employees, maintenance, and plant leadership.

This is a full-time, on-site manufacturing leadership position in Bryan, Texas.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6PM - 4AM

Pay: Starting pay is expected to be $27-$28 per hour, depending on experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Earn up to 40 hours of paid vacation within your first 90 days
• Perfect Attendance Bonus: Earn an additional $1 per scheduled hour worked, paid weekly. Consecutive weeks earn $2 per scheduled hour worked, paid weekly.
• Safety Incentive Program with quarterly rewards and a special annual award for injury-free performance
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• On-the-job training provided
• Company-provided PPE

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid vacation

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily production
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of an assigned manufacturing line.
• Direct employees toward established production goals and priorities.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate expectations, priorities, and operational updates.
• Monitor throughput, recovery, downtime, waste, and overall line efficiency.
• Identify production bottlenecks or process issues and take appropriate action within the scope of the role.
• Communicate significant operational concerns or production variances to plant management.
• Coach & support employeesProvide frontline direction, coaching, feedback, and accountability to assigned production employees.
• Reinforce company policies, procedures, and standard work expectations.
• Help ensure employees receive and follow required training for equipment operation, safety, quality, and standard work practices.
• Identify additional training needs and communicate them to plant management.
• Model teamwork, accountability, respect, and a positive workplace culture.
• Champion safetyReinforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe operating practices.
• Address unsafe practices within the scope of the position and promptly elevate significant safety concerns.
• Participate in incident investigations and support assigned corrective or preventive actions.
• Support equipment reliabilityMonitor equipment condition and identify existing mechanical or operational concerns.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to report equipment problems and support timely repairs.
• Help reduce unplanned downtime by communicating potential equipment failures early.
• Support scheduled preventive maintenance activities as directed.
• Drive continuous improvementIdentify practical opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and equipment reliability.
• Recommend improvements to plant leadership and support approved improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations, quality, and other departments to resolve production challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in a lumber, sawmill, wood-products, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production equipment; lumber manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production reports, quality specifications, and safety requirements.
• Strong frontline leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach employees, reinforce expectations, and hold team members accountable.
• Ability to make sound decisions within assigned authority and recognize when an issue should be escalated.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime as operational needs require.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education is preferred.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Line Supervisor creates consistency on the production floor. You will help maintain a safe work environment, reinforce quality expectations, keep employees focused on established production goals, identify developing equipment or production concerns, coach your team, and help plant leadership continuously improve the operation.You will be expected to lead from the floor, communicate clearly, address issues promptly, and know when to solve a problem within your role and when to involve plant leadership.

Why American Lumber?

At American Lumber, our mission is simple: We Cut Through Challenges so You Can Focus on Success.

We are committed to building a stronger organization through Service, Innovation, and Partnership, and our manufacturing teams play a critical role in delivering on that commitment every day.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys working alongside your team, solving problems, maintaining high standards, and helping people succeed, we would love to hear from you.