Window and door production manager job description
A window and door production manager owns installation: the crews, the written install method, materials coming from the warehouse, and code and safety checks. They decide how each product goes into each kind of wall, and they answer for jobs that run late or come back.
By the HireBus team · Updated · Pay data: BLS, May 2025
Median pay, building finishing contractors · BLS, May 2025
Annual pay: 10th percentile $59,250, middle half $77,580 to $127,620, 90th percentile $165,770. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Reports to
Operations Manager
Department
Operations
Schedule
8 to 5, some evenings and weekends · Regular 8 AM to 5 PM days, with occasional evenings and weekends near deadlines and on-call for urgent job problems
Also called
Installation manager · Install operations manager · Director of installation · Production supervisor
Window and door production manager job description template
This is our Role Blueprint, word for word. Replace the highlighted fields and adjust the example targets and pay to fit your company.
Oversee the planning and execution of all window and door installation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and code compliance. Act as the primary liaison between installation crews, subcontractors, and management to maintain smooth operations. Drive continuous improvement in production practices, contributing to overall customer satisfaction and company growth. Ensure projects are executed efficiently while fostering a culture of safety and adherence to regulatory standards.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise, coordinate, and manage window and door installation teams to meet production goals.
Enforce strict safety protocols and ensure that all installations comply with local, state, and federal codes.
Monitor project progress and make timely decisions to resolve issues related to scheduling, materials, or quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational processes and maintain project timelines.
3. Key Tasks / Daily Activities
Conduct daily site inspections and review work progress for adherence to quality and safety standards.
Schedule and assign work to installation teams while balancing resource demands and deadlines.
Communicate with customers to confirm installation details and address any on-site concerns.
Oversee material deliveries and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted workflow and job progress.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time Project Completion Rate: ≥ 95%.
Safety Incident Rate: < 2% per quarter.
Customer Satisfaction Rating: > 4.8 stars.
Code Compliance Rate: 100% adherence.
5. Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management or supervisory roles within the home services industry.
Strong understanding of installation procedures, safety regulations, and building codes.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
6. Preferred Experience
Prior experience specifically managing window and door installations in a home services or construction environment.
Proven track record of implementing safety improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Experience in managing diverse teams and coordinating multi-site projects.
Background in using project management software or tools for scheduling and workflow optimization.
7. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
Comfortable working in outdoor and potentially variable weather conditions.
Frequent need to stand, walk, and climb ladders or stairs during site inspections.
Ability to navigate confined spaces and uneven surfaces as required on installation sites.
8. Work Environment and Schedule
Regular work hours typically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with potential for extended hours during peak project periods.
Occasional weekend and evening work to accommodate project timelines and client needs.
Minimal travel between job sites may be required.
On-call responsibilities for emergency issues or urgent project needs.
9. Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience.
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and incentive programs.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match and additional fringe benefits.
10. Company Culture and Overview
We are a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and innovation in home services.
Our collaborative team environment encourages professional growth and the sharing of ideas.
We foster a culture where safety, integrity, and quality are the cornerstones of our operations.
Join us if you are passionate about driving success and building a rewarding career with a supportive team.
11. How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of a growth-oriented company focused on customer satisfaction, please send your resume to [INSERT EMAIL HERE] or apply online at [INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE].
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What makes window and door production management different
A window company's production manager doesn't build anything in a shop. The units arrive finished, so the job is getting them into the wall the same right way, house after house.
Entry doors need the maker's method
ASTM E2112 is the standard practice for installing windows in new and existing buildings. Its scope is limited to windows, sliding and swinging patio doors, and skylights, so entry doors aren't on the list. Their method comes from each maker's instructions. Write down which document governs each product you sell, and train crews from it. Source: ASTM E2112-23: Standard practice for installation of exterior windows, doors and skylights.
A written method for each kind of wall
E2112 teaches both barrier systems and membrane and drainage systems. The goal is a wall that keeps out weather all the way around the new unit. A brick house, a stucco house and a vinyl-sided house each need their own written steps for flashing, trim and sealant. Pick one method per wall type, then audit crews to it. Source: ASTM E2112-23: Standard practice for installation of exterior windows, doors and skylights.
Subcontractors still need your eyes
You may bring in a sub, such as a stucco or siding patcher after a full-frame job. OSHA's policy for sites with several employers asks who has the general power to supervise the site, including the power to correct hazards or have others correct them. That company is the controlling employer, and it owes reasonable care. OSHA says checks should come more often when a sub has a history of violations, and early in a job with a sub you haven't used before. Source: OSHA: CPL 02-00-124, Multi-employer citation policy.
Audit finished jobs, not just open ones
Field supervisors see a job on install day. The production manager should also revisit some jobs a few months later. Look for gaps in the inside trim, sealant pulling away, or sashes that bind after a season. Those faults don't show on install day, and they point to the method, product or crew that needs fixing.
How much window and door production managers make
The closest BLS group for window and door production managers is construction managers. Construction managers who work for building finishing contractors earned a median of $97,880 a year ($47.06 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s below the $114,990 median for construction managers in all industries. About 13,990 of the 380,360 construction managers in that survey work for building finishing contractors.
Pay is normally salary, with a bonus linked to on-time installs, callbacks or safety. The template's band opens barely above the lowest BLS figure shown for construction managers here and stops short of the median.
Building finishing contractors
$97,880$97,880 median Middle half $77,580–$127,620 10th–90th $59,250–$165,770
All industries
$114,990$114,990 median Middle half $88,550–$151,640 10th–90th $69,690–$189,440
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k$200k$225k
10th–90th percentileMiddle halfMedianAnnual pay, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Annual pay by percentile
Group
10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
Building finishing contractors
$59,250
$77,580
$97,880
$127,620
$165,770
All industries
$69,690
$88,550
$114,990
$151,640
$189,440
BLS doesn’t publish pay for window and door installers on their own. These figures cover building finishing contractors, which include them. Post a real range for your market in the ad.
The pay line in the template above is an example from our Role Blueprint. Set yours from these figures and what local companies pay.
Skills to hire for, and what you can teach
Hire for these
Hands-on window or door install experience, so crews trust the standard
Reads maker installation instructions and turns them into a crew checklist
Holds crews and subs to one standard without losing them
Builds a weekly capacity plan from backlog, crew count and maker ship dates
Writes clear incident and job reports
Teach these on the job
Your makers' product lines and warranty claim steps
Reports from your job management software
Permit and inspection steps in each town you serve
Lead-safe renovator training for older homes
Your pricing for change orders and extras
The job management system holds backlog, crew assignments and job costs. The makers' dealer portals show order status and remakes, and a tablet with photo checklists ties each field check to its job.
Window and door production manager interview questions
Two of the 6 questions we'd ask, and what a strong answer sounds like. Ask every candidate the same questions, and rate each answer on your own before you compare notes.
Situational · Backlog and honest dates
Sales just had a record month, your install backlog is [10] weeks out, and manufacturer lead times are growing. What do you do?
A strong answer: Compares crew capacity to the backlog, gives sales and the GM honest install dates, adds vetted capacity carefully, sequences jobs by product arrival, and keeps customers informed.
Behavioral · Managing subcontract crews
Tell me about a time per-window pay had subcontract installers rushing and quality slipped. What did you change?
A strong answer: Showed callback data by crew, added photo checkpoints or inspections before payment, required fixes at the sub's cost per the agreement, and stopped using crews that didn't improve.
The template's figures are a draft. Each season, reset them from your backlog, crew count and callback history.
On-time Project Completion Rate
Compare each job's finish date in the job system with the date promised to the homeowner. Track jobs held up by a maker's late shipment apart from jobs your crews ran late.
Safety Incident Rate
Each quarter, pull recordable injuries and close calls from the incident log for every crew and sub, and compare them against hours worked.
Customer Satisfaction Rating
Survey homeowners after each install and again a few months later, and compare the two scores by crew. A drop between them points to faults that show up after the crew is gone.
Code Compliance Rate
Track permit inspections passed on the first visit against all jobs that needed one, plus any code items your own audits find. Log each failed item by cause.
Career path
Lead installerSets the tough openings and trains the crew.
Field supervisorCovers several crews and signs off finished jobs.
Production managerOwns the install method, capacity and quality.
How is a window production manager different from the field supervisor?
The field supervisor works job by job. They visit crews, inspect openings and fix problems on site. The production manager works week by week. They set the install method, plan crew capacity against new orders, audit finished work, and work remakes with the makers. One person can cover both at lower volume, but the audits are usually the first thing dropped.
How much does a window and door production manager make?
Construction managers who work for building finishing contractors earned a median of $97,880 a year ($47.06 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $77,580 and $127,620 a year. Pay also depends on your local market, experience and bonus terms.
Should a window company use employees or subcontract installers?
Both can work, but the choice is legal as well as practical. The IRS asks whether you have the right to control the details of how the work is done. It also looks at money questions, such as who provides the tools and supplies. If you set the hours, supply the tools and dictate the method, those facts point toward employees. State rules on worker status vary, so check yours too.
A homeowner says the install damaged the house. What should the production manager do?
Go see it, or send the field supervisor with a camera that day. Compare it with the before photos the crew should take at every opening. The usual claims are cracked plaster beside an old window, chipped siding and scuffed floors. Agree on the fix in writing and track the cost by crew. If a hidden condition caused the damage, show the photos rather than argue.
What site work fits the production manager template's 25-pound, weather, ladder and uneven-ground lines?
It means carrying a sample unit, a toolbox or a bundle of trim into a home. It means standing outside in heat, cold or rain to watch a tear-out, and climbing a ladder or stairs to see a second-story opening. It also means stepping over torn-up beds or into a tight closet to check framing. Put these tasks in writing in the job post, and ask finalists if they can handle each one, as is or with a reasonable accommodation.
