Production Manager – Windows & Doors (m/f/d)

profine GmbH; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Weekly meal allowance

Team events

Career development

Health & life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Kömmerling USA seeks a Production Manager – Windows & Doors to oversee all manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality and efficiency while leading a team of supervisors, fabricators, and quality associates.

This role requires a strategic, hands-on production leader with knowledge of windows and doors; you will coordinate across departments to meet customer demand and production targets.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/managerial experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in windows and doors production preferred.
• Strong Lean and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the Windows & Doors production department including supervisors, fabricators, and quality associates.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules and cost targets.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental regulations are followed with audits.
• Oversee quality control to meet design specifications and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, including Lean and root-cause analysis.
• Monitor OEE, scrap rates, and output; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with logistics, maintenance, and engineering for material and equipment reliability.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and development.
• Develop and enforce SOPs; lead daily/weekly production meetings; report to upper management.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and safety; align with customer orders.
• Collaborate with technical department to review capacity and timelines; travel as needed.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Major tasks

As the Production Manager – Windows & Doors at Kömmerling USA, you willoversee all manufacturing operationsfor our windows and doors product lines,ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standardsare consistently met or exceeded. You willmanage and develop a team of supervisors, fabricators, and quality associates, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role requires astrategic leader with hands-on production expertise in the window and door industry, capable of coordinating across departments to meet customer demand, optimize processes, and achieve production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire Windows & Doors production department, including supervisors, fabricators (automated, non-automated, specials), and quality associates
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules, quality requirements, and cost targets
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure all products meet design specifications and customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis
• Monitor production metrics such as OEE, scrap rates, and output, implementing corrective actions when necessary
• Coordinate with logistics, maintenance, and engineering to ensure material availability, equipment reliability, and process optimization
• Manage staffing requirements, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and development of team members
• Develop and enforce SOPs and ensure adherence across all process
• Lead daily and weekly production meetings to review performance, address issues, and align on priorities
• Maintain accurate production records and provide regular reports to upper management
• Implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining product quality and safety standards
• Coordinate daily with the technical department to review production capacity, assess feasibility, and align on timelines for fulfilling customer orders
• Willingness to travel when required by the company

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in windows and doors production
• Proven track record in team leadership, process improvement, and operational efficiency
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and use precision measuring equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficient in production planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to use and understand technical terminology
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends as required

We offer

Work-Life-Balance:Paid holidays and paid time off, 401(k), 401(k) matching

Income:Fair salaries & weekly meal allowance provided by the company

Teambuildung:Corporate events, team events, cooperative work atmosphere

Career & Development:Career opportunities, training and further education, global perspectives

Health Benefits:Dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, vision insurance