Production Manager

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. 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 relat