We are looking for a Production Manager to lead and grow our mortgage origination team. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for someone with experience recruiting, training, and mentoring Loan Officers while ensuring efficient, compliant loan production. You will have the autonomy to expand the team, drive origination growth, and earn significant bonuses with career advancement potential.
Responsibilities :
- Recruit, hire, and mentor Loan Officers and sales support staff
- Manage daily loan pipeline to ensure timely closings and high-quality production
- Collaborate with processing, underwriting, and closing teams to remove obstacles
- Coach Loan Officers to grow origination, referral networks, and sales performance
- Track key metrics including volume, turn times, pull-through, and compliance
Requirements :
5+ years in mortgage origination, with 2+ years in leadership or production managementProven experience hiring and developing Loan OfficersStrong leadership, coaching, and team accountability skillsKnowledge of FNMA, FHA, VA guidelines, and Encompass LOSMust reside within commuting distance of Oak Lawn, IL, and be authorized to work in the U.S.Preferred :
NMLS license (active or previously held)Bachelors degreeExperience at an independent mortgage bank or small lending institutionInterest in moving into executive leadershipCompensation & Benefits :
Base Salary : $100,000 + $10K bonus per Loan Officer hireManagement bonuses, overrides, and profit-sharingFull benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with 5% match, and PTO