Production Branch Manager

Sekisui House U.S., Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a dynamic Branch Production Leader to oversee loan production workflows, coaching, and performance across the team in our Houston division.

You will align sales and operations with policy standards and drive customer-focused service while recruiting and developing loan officers. In this role, you’ll partner with Sales, Processing, Underwriting, and Operations to optimize the loan lifecycle, manage pipeline performance, and ensure timely, high-quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years in consumer lending, lending sales, branch operations, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, sales, or related discipline.
• Experience supervising lending/sales/operations teams.
• Leadership responsibility for performance management and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage branch production activities, including pipeline oversight and team performance.
• Establish short-term operational goals to support loan quality and service levels.
• Recruit, coach, and develop loan officers and staff.
• Ensure adherence to lending policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and resolve escalated production issues across underwriting, processing, and closing.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Pipeline management

Lending knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Loan origination systems

Job description

Overview

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US! The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.

Positive Work Environment & Culture

• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.

Position Summary

This position leads branch-level production activities, ensuring efficient execution of lending workflows, high-quality loan submissions, and strong customer experience. The role establishes short-term operational plans, oversees daily performance, and ensures that sales and operational practices align with organizational goals. This position partners with internal teams to resolve complex issues, support pipeline management, and optimize branch productivity. The role is also responsible for branch Loan Officer recruiting, coaching, training, and coordination of policies and procedures.

Personal loan production is expected in this role but is secondary to the primary leadership and branch management responsibilities. Individual production expectations are established at the discretion of the Director and may be adjusted based on market conditions, branch needs, and overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage branch production activities, including pipeline oversight, workflow coordination, and team performance.
• Establish short-term operational goals that support loan quality, efficiency, and service-level expectations.
• Create a positive work atmosphere for internal branch staff and spirit of collaboration with the builder partner
• Ensure team adherence to lending policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and resolve escalated production issues involving underwriting, processing, closing, or borrower needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Processing, Underwriting, and Operations to support timely loan movement and issue resolution.
• Monitor productivity, loan quality metrics, and branch performance trends, implementing improvements as needed.
• Recruit, coach, train, and develop loan officers, sales support staff, and other branch personnel.
• Review loan submissions for completeness and accuracy, assisting team members in strengthening file quality.
• Communicate operational updates, policy changes, and expectations to branch staff and cross-functional partners.
• Support branch growth initiatives and ensure consistent, customer-focused experience.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in consumer lending, lending sales, branch operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, sales, or a related discipline, or equivalent education
• Experience supervising or managing lending, sales, or operations teams
• Leadership responsibility for performance management and operational execution

Preferred

• Experience leading branch-level production teams or multi-role sales operations.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage products, investor guidelines, and workflow processes.
• Experience in coaching loan officers or supporting high-volume production environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to anticipate and work through loan-level issues early
• Advanced knowledge of lending practices, loan workflows, and production standards.
• Ability to solve difficult operational and customer-impact issues using experience and judgment.
• Disciplined approach to branch culture and adherence to overall company mission and values
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to coach and develop employees across multiple production roles.
• Strong organizational and pipeline management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to loan quality.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing branch-level demands.
• Proficiency with loan origination systems and operational tools.
• Strong problem-solving and process-improvement abilities.

Working Conditions

This role is market-based and requires regular in-person presence in the assigned division office. Work is performed in a general office or branch environment, with frequent interaction with loan officers, processors, underwriters, and customers. Extended periods of system work and communication are required. Occasional travel may occur for training, leadership meetings, or branch support.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods during system or documentation work.
• Frequent use of computers, communication tools, and loan systems.
• Ability to lift and carry light materials such as loan files or reports.
• Ability to move throughout branch or office environments for collaboration.
• Sustained concentration when reviewing detailed loan or pipeline information.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.