Experienced Production Manager; Construction

Production Manager

Location:

Ontario, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $65,000–$85,000 per year plus commission, based on experience

Design Windows and Doors is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the production and installation process for residential window and door replacement projects.

This is a hands‑on operations leadership position responsible for moving projects from the point of sale through ordering, product receipt, material staging, scheduling, installation, quality control, and final completion. The Production Manager will coordinate closely with Sales, Customer Service, vendors, warehouse personnel, installation crews, and company leadership to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, on schedule, and according to company standards.

The ideal candidate understands the window and door replacement industry and has an established background in production, project coordination, operations, or installation management. Experience managing the production process for replacement windows and doors is highly preferred.

• Manage the production lifecycle of residential window and door replacement projects from sold job through installation and completion.
• Review sold projects to verify measurements, product specifications, scope of work, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate window and door orders with manufacturers and vendors.
• Track product orders, delivery schedules, backorders, damaged products, shortages, and other issues that could affect production or installation schedules.
• Monitor projects throughout the production process and proactively resolve issues before they cause installation delays.
• Maintain accurate production schedules and coordinate installation dates based on product availability, crew capacity, and project requirements.
• Ensure jobs are fully prepared before they are released to installation crews.
• Monitor production timelines and operational KPIs.

• Review product specifications, measurements, options, hardware, accessories, and other project requirements for accuracy.
• Understand the components and installation requirements of residential windows and doors.
• Identify potential product, measurement, ordering, or installation issues before they impact the customer or installation crew.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to resolve product questions, order discrepancies, damaged products, and replacement needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of the company's window and door product offerings.

• Lead, manage, and hold installation crews accountable for productivity, workmanship, professionalism, safety, and company standards.
• Schedule and coordinate installation crews to maximize labor utilization and project efficiency.
• Conduct regular job‑site visits and field inspections to monitor quality, safety, project progress, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to installation teams.
• Resolve field and installation issues quickly and effectively.
• Assist with installations and field services as needed.
• Communicate job requirements, special instructions, and project changes to installation crews.

• Conduct or verify accurate field measurements for windows and doors.
• Verify site conditions and installation requirements.
• Document measurements, specifications, photographs, and job‑site information.
• Identify potential production or installation issues before products are ordered or installed.
• Inspect products and completed installations for quality, accuracy, workmanship, and completeness.
• Track recurring quality issues and implement corrective…