Production Manager-Specialty Roofing
3 days ago
Des Moines
Job Description About Stronghouse Strong on the Inside & Out. We know nothing's more valuable than what takes place on the inside of a home, the family moments that strengthen bonds. The lived experiences that shape communities. We believe our customers' attention should be on nurturing and enjoying their interests and their families, not on roofs, siding, or windows. Our job is to make sure that it never changes. The Production Manager is responsible for keeping commercial roofing projects moving smoothly from start to finish. This role owns the production schedule, balances team capacity, and ensures Project Managers and Site Superintendents have the resources, clarity, and support needed to execute safely, on time, and on budget. This is a hands-on leadership role that stays closely connected to field operations while coordinating across multiple teams and projects. The ideal candidate brings deep low-slope commercial roofing expertise, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to anticipate challenges before they impact execution. Role Description and Expectations Team Leadership & Scheduling • Own the production schedule and sequencing of all active projects, • Lead, support, and develop Project Managers and Site Superintendents, • Monitor team capacity and proactively flag resource needs, • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and quality, • Maintain visibility across all active projects and resolve issues proactively, • Serve as escalation point for field, scheduling, or logistics challenges, • Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs, • Promote and enforce safety and quality standards across all job sites, • Oversee manufacturer inspections, punch lists, warranties, and closeout, • Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and manufacturer specificationsProject Types, • Low-slope/flat roofing systems (TPO, EPDM, PVC, Modified Bitumen, BUR), • Metal and specialty roofing (slate, tile, composite, wood shake), • 10+ years of hands-on commercial roofing experience, • Deep expertise in low-slope commercial roofing systems, • Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects, • Strong leadership experience with field and project teams, • Experience with scheduling, logistics, and subcontractor management, • Ability to read construction drawings and scopes of work, • Working knowledge of project management and ERP systems, • Strong understanding of OSHA and jobsite safety standards