Production Department Manager

Windsor Windows and Doors; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Plans (Hospital/Accident)

Employee Assistance Program

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Windsor Windows & Doors in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Department Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and coach a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role oversees daily production, develops employees, analyzes performance, and partners with leadership to meet departmental goals while complying with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily manufacturing activities within assigned departments.
• Monitor production schedules and workforce performance to ensure production goals and delivery commitments are met.
• Analyze production results and implement improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Provide accurate daily and weekly operational reports, including production performance and variance analysis.
• Partner with leadership to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing development opportunities for employees.
• Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support effective communication throughout the department and across functional teams.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the department.
• Ensure all employees are trained on safety procedures, work practices, and safe operating methods.
• Enforce company policies and procedures consistently and effectively.
• Identify and address safety concerns, hazardous conditions, and unsafe work practices promptly.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and compliance with all company requirements.
• Drive quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts throughout manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.
• Support implementation of best practices and standardized work methodologies.
• Ensure processes are documented and employees are properly trained on procedures and expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Windsor Windows & Doors, a division of Woodgrain, manufactures wood, vinyl and cellular PVC windows and patio doors.We specialize in designing and crafting quality products to the customer’s exact specifications.With manufacturing facilities in Iowa and North Carolina, our products are sold throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Windsor Windows & Doors aspires to be the window company that is Easy To Do Business With.This means that we strive to provide superior service, meet the highest of standards, adapt to changing market conditions, and exceed customer’s expectations.We are committed to building quality products and building lasting relationships within the residential construction industry.

We have been successful because of the diligence and hard work of our people, and the employees are recognized as the company’s most important asset.It is our mission to create a workplace where people feel supported, encouraged, valued, and respected.

Work Environment: Monday – Friday. Onsite manufacturing and office environment.

Job Location: West Des Moines, IA

Job Summary:

The Department Manager is responsible for leading and directing manufacturing operations within assigned production areas to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role oversees daily operations, develops and coaches employees, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures production goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities: Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Plan, organize, and direct daily manufacturing activities within assigned departments.
• Monitor production schedules and workforce performance to ensure production goals and delivery commitments are met.
• Analyze production results and implement improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Provide accurate daily and weekly operational reports, including production performance and variance analysis.
• Partner with leadership to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Employee Leadership & Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing development opportunities for employees.
• Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support effective communication throughout the department and across functional teams.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the department.
• Ensure all employees are trained on safety procedures, work practices, and safe operating methods.
• Enforce company policies and procedures consistently and effectively.
• Identify and address safety concerns, hazardous conditions, and unsafe work practices promptly.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and compliance with all company requirements.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Drive quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts throughout manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.
• Support implementation of best practices and standardized work methodologies.
• Ensure processes are documented and employees are properly trained on procedures and expectations.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership, team-building, and employee development skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

This position is required to work onsite at one of our manufacturing facilities. The work environment includes both office and manufacturing floor settings. Regular walking, standing, and exposure to manufacturing conditions are required. This is NOT a remote position.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal opportunity employment | Competitive compensation and benefits | Pre-employment drug screen and background check required