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

**Major tasks**

As the Production Manager – Windows & Doors at Kömmerling USA, you will **oversee all manufacturing operations** for our windows and doors product lines, **ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards** are consistently met or exceeded. You will **manage and develop a team of supervisors, fabricators, and quality associates**, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role requires a **strategic 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