Loan Originator Production Manager

Right Hire Consulting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Consulting LLC in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a driven Loan Originator Production Manager to lead and grow our mortgage origination team. You will mentor Loan Officers and support staff, oversee recruitment, training, and daily production to ensure compliant, high-quality closings.

This role demands 5+ years in mortgage origination with 2+ years in leadership, strong FNMA/FHA/VA knowledge, and experience with Encompass LOS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mortgage origination experience, including leadership.
• Knowledge of FNMA/FHA/VA guidelines and Encompass LOS.
• Proven success in recruiting and developing Loan Officers.
• Active or previously held NMLS license preferred.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Oak Lawn, IL.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the mortgage origination team.
• Recruit, hire, and train Loan Officers and sales support staff.
• Create onboarding and mentorship programs for new hires.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and consistent results.
• Manage daily pipeline activity to ensure timely closings.
• Collaborate with processing, underwriting, and closing departments to resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain excellence in loan quality, compliance, and customer experience.
• Drive origination growth through coaching, lead management, and referral strategies.
• Track metrics (volume, pull-through, turn times, quality) and report results to senior leadership.
• Ensure production meets company policies, agency guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Support Loan Officers in building and maintaining referral relationships with agents, builders, and financial partners.

Skills

Mortgage origination

Leadership

Coaching

Recruiting

Team development

Operational excellence

Tools

Encompass LOS

Job description

About the job Loan Originator Production Manager

About the Role

Were looking for a driven Production Manager to lead, mentor, and grow our mortgage origination team. This is a hands-on leadership position where youll oversee recruitment, training, and daily production ensuring every loan moves efficiently, compliantly, and with exceptional service.

If youre a natural leader with strong operational expertise and a passion for developing top-performing teams, this role is for you.

What Youll Do:

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, and train Loan Officers and sales support staff
• Create a structured onboarding and mentorship program for new hires
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and consistent results

Pipeline & Operations Management

• Manage daily pipeline activity to ensure timely, accurate closings
• Collaborate with processing, underwriting, and closing departments to resolve issues quickly
• Maintain excellence in loan quality, compliance, and customer experience

Production & Performance Oversight

• Drive origination growth through effective coaching, lead management, and referral strategies
• Track key metrics (volume, pull-through, turn times, quality) and report results to senior leadership
• Ensure all production meets company policies, agency guidelines, and regulatory standards

Business Development

• Support Loan Officers in building and maintaining referral relationships with agents, builders, and financial partners

What You Bring

• 5+ years of mortgage origination experience, including 2+ years in leadership or production management
• In-depth knowledge of FNMA/FHA/VA guidelines, Encompass LOS, and retail mortgage operations
• Proven success in recruiting, coaching, and developing high-performing Loan Officers
• Strong leadership, communication, and accountability skills
• NMLS license preferred (active or previously held)
• Must reside within commuting distance of Oak Lawn, IL