Mortgage Production Manager needs 5 years experience in mortgage origination, with at least 2 years in a leadership or production management role. Production Manager requires: • Production Manager, Leadership, Recruit, Hire, Train Loan Officers, Loan Officers, NMLS, FNMA, FHA, VA guidelines, Encompass LOS, Retail Mortgage • Deep understanding of FNMA/FHA/VA guidelines, Encompass LOS, and retail mortgage operations. • Proven track record of recruiting and developing successful Loan Officers. • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills — able to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable. • NMLS license preferred (active or previously held). • Must reside within commuting distance of Oak Lawn, IL. • 5 years experience in mortgage origination • Proven experience recruiting, hiring, and training Loan Officers • Demonstrated management experience with capability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable • Potential to move up into an executive leadership role if they grow this • Ability to drive origination growth through coaching, lead management, and referral development • Bachelors degree • Experience at an independent mortgage bank or smaller lending institution • Prior exposure to MBS (Mortgage-Backed Securities) or understanding of servicing operations Production Manager duties: • Drive origination growth through coaching, lead management, and referral-partner engagement. • Track key metrics (volume, pull-through, turn times, quality) and report to senior leadership. • Support Loan Officers in building referral networks with real estate agents, builders, and financial professionals.