Production Manager

Company Description

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Job Description

The Production Manager is a senior operations leader responsible for end-to-end production performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role owns daily execution while driving long-term operational capability through people development, standardization, and continuous improvement. This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance urgency with discipline, lead through change, and build high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Success in this role is defined not only by results, but by the ability to develop leaders, stabilize processes, and sustain improvements.


Operational Ownership

• Own and lead all production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and predictable execution.
• Plan, schedule, and adjust daily and weekly production activities to meet customer demand, capacity, and labor availability.
• Ensure effective process flow, on-time execution, and adherence to quality standards across all shifts.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify gaps and implement improvements across processes, people, and equipment.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to safety, production output, efficiency, quality, and downtime.
• Establish, maintain, and support product quality specifications and quality control programs.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders to create a strong leadership pipeline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement at all levels.
• Administer company policies fairly and consistently, providing coaching and corrective action when necessary.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing performance development for all production team members.
• Ensure strong communication and alignment across shifts to maintain operational continuity.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Execution

• Lead structured continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles (A3, Kaizen, standard work, root cause analysis).
• Identify and eliminate waste, variation, and inefficiencies across people, processes, and equipment.
• Standardize best practices and ensure disciplined follow-through to sustain gains.
• Actively leads change initiatives and drive adoption across the organization.

Performance Management & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators including safety, quality, OEE, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Use ERP/MES and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate operational metrics into clear insights and action plans aligned with business objectives.
• Manage labor and operational spending to meet cost and productivity targets.

Safety, Quality, & Compliance

• Lead a safety-first culture by maintaining an organized, compliant work environment and promptly addressing unsafe acts or conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS policies, regulations, and company standards.
• Establish, maintain, and support product quality specifications and quality control programs.
• Serve as a role model for ethical leadership and ESG principles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Customer Service, Scheduling, Procurement, Quality, EHS, Finance, Maintenance, and engineering to ensure stable operations and strong customer outcomes.
• Proactively identify operational risks and develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading high-volume, multi-line manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success improving KPIs such as OEE, OTIF, scrap, labor efficiency, and safety.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing frontline leaders.
• Experience leading through growth, transformation, or turnaround environments.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing systems and structured problem-solving.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to link operations to profitability.
• ERP/MES experience preferred

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000-$135,000 + 10% + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?


Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.


*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

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