Mortgage Production Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead and grow our origination team. This leadership role focuses on recruiting, training, and supporting Loan Officers (LOs) while ensuring efficient, compliant production across all channels. You will oversee the pipeline, drive team performance, and help scale our business.

Suppose you have experience in mortgage origination, a talent for coaching and motivating teams, and a desire to grow into an executive leadership role. In that case, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Growth

• Recruit, hire, and train Loan Officers and sales support staff
• Develop structured onboarding and mentorship programs for new hires
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and consistent production

Pipeline & Production Management

• Oversee daily loan pipeline activity to ensure timely closings
• Collaborate with processing, underwriting, and closing teams to remove obstacles
• Maintain high standards for loan quality, compliance, and customer service
• Track key metrics including volume, pull-through, turn times, and loan quality

Business Development

• Support Loan Officers in building referral networks with real estate agents, builders, and financial professionals
• Represent the company in the community with professionalism and integrity
• Drive origination growth through coaching, lead management, and referral development

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mortgage origination
• At least 2 years in a leadership or production management role
• Proven track record in recruiting, hiring, and training Loan Officers
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Ability to drive business growth through effective pipeline management and referral development
• Must reside within commuting distance of Oak Lawn, IL
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship offered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active or previously held NMLS license
• Bachelors degree
• Experience with independent mortgage banks or smaller lending institutions
• Knowledge of MBS or servicing operations
• Interest in moving into executive leadership as the business grows

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $100,000
• Bonuses: $10,000 per Loan Officer hire (onboarding and performance milestones)
• Additional Bonuses: Management bonuses, Overrides, Profit Sharing
• Benefits: Full benefits package, 401(k) with 5% match, paid time off, health insurance, profit-sharing

Work Arrangement:

• Primarily on-site with field engagement and in-person meetings

Reporting Line:

• Directly to the CEO