Production Director - Exterior Remodeling

Job Description

Job Description

$95K–$115K Base Salary | Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
Lead production. Build a stronger team. Keep projects moving.

Gurnee, IL | Full-Time | Confidential Search

Location: Gurnee office serving Chicago’s North Shore and surrounding southern Wisconsin communities. Approximately 70% office-based and 30% in the field.

Base salary: $95,000–$115,000 annually, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Comparable Titles: Director of Production, Construction Production Director, Exterior Remodeling Operations Manager, Senior Production Manager

WHY WORK FOR US:

Are you an experienced exterior remodeling leader who can bring structure to a busy production team? This opportunity combines department leadership, operational planning, and field involvement with an established home improvement company.

• $95,000–$115,000 annual base salary, depending on relevant experience and qualifications
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Medical and dental coverage with an employer contribution
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Employer-provided phone and computer
• Training on company processes and technology
• Opportunity to improve operations and develop a growing team
• Support from branch and regional leadership

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

We are an established exterior remodeling company specializing in roofing, siding, windows, and gutters. We’re seeking a Production Director to lead our Gurnee branch’s production operations and strengthen the systems, communication, and accountability that support continued growth.

This is a confidential search. Additional company information will be shared during the interview process.

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead daily production operations across roofing, siding, windows, and gutters.
• Manage, coach, and support field managers responsible for installation crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinate project schedules, staffing, material readiness, and department priorities.
• Maintain clear visibility into active jobs, upcoming installations, delays, and completion timelines.
• Establish consistent processes for scheduling, documentation, customer communication, and project follow-through.
• Monitor project budgets, labor and material costs, and production performance; address issues that affect profitability.
• Work closely with sales and branch leadership to ensure a smooth transition from sold project to installation.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, customer concerns, and other production challenges.
• Hold team members accountable for quality, safety, communication, and timely completion.
• Visit job sites and conduct ride-alongs to evaluate workmanship, understand field challenges, and coach the team.
• Provide occasional direct field support when project needs require it.
• Use production software and reporting tools to maintain accurate records and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help the team adopt new technology and more efficient workflows.

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS:

• Approximately five years of relevant experience in exterior remodeling, construction production, or installation operations preferred. Candidates with three or more years and strong leadership experience will also be considered.
• Experience leading field managers, installation teams, or subcontractor crews.
• Broad working knowledge of roofing, siding, windows, and gutters, with the ability to coordinate multiple trades.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across several projects.
• Strong computer skills and comfort using software for scheduling, documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Familiarity with AccuLynx and CompanyCam is helpful; ServiceTitan experience is a plus.
• Ability to monitor costs, recognize production problems, and follow through on practical solutions.
• Clear communication and a professional approach with customers, crews, and colleagues.
• Strong work ethic, personal accountability, and a willingness to take ownership of results.
• A constructive, solutions-focused leadership style and the ability to adapt as the business grows.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Availability to work from the Gurnee office and travel locally to project sites.

APPLY TODAY:

If you’re an organized production leader who understands exterior remodeling and knows how to help a team perform, we’d like to hear from you.

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