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

profine GmbH; Mercury (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work‑Life Balance

Weekly meal allowance provided by the

Teambuilding events

Career opportunities and development

Health benefits

Job summary

Kömmerling USA is seeking a Production Manager – Windows & Doors to oversee all manufacturing operations for our windows and doors product lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead a team of supervisors, fabricators, and quality associates, driving continuous improvement and coordinating across departments to meet customer demand and production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
• Proficient in production planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Windows & Doors production department, including supervisors, fabricators, and quality associates.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules, quality requirements, and cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, conducting safety audits.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with logistics, maintenance, and engineering for material availability and equipment reliability.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and development.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and ensure adherence across processes.
• Lead daily/weekly production meetings and provide regular reports to upper management.
• Implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining quality and safety.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Technical drawings

Production planning

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

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