Door Shop Production Manager

Company Overview: Munn Lumber Company, a Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Door Shop Production Manager to lead and oversee daily operations of our contractor-focused lumber yard door shop in Des Moines, Iowa. This leadership role is responsible for managing production workflow, supervising shop personnel, ensuring product quality, and maintaining on-time delivery standards for residential and light commercial projects.

Pay for this Role: negotiable, depending on experience.

• Oversee all daily door shop production operations, including pre-hanging, machining, finishing, and assembly.
• Manage production scheduling to meet builder and contractor deadlines.
• Supervise, train, and develop door shop team members.
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout all stages of production.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Coordinate with sales staff and yard operations to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Monitor inventory levels for doors, hardware, jambs, and related materials.
• Improve workflow efficiency and implement process improvements.
• Manage equipment maintenance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Track production metrics and report performance to senior management

• Minimum 5 years of experience in door shop production, millwork manufacturing, or related building materials environment.
• Proven supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial door systems, hardware, and components.
• Experience with pre-hanging equipment and door machining systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with production software and basic computer systems.
• Forklift experience (preferred).
• Team development, production planning and scheduling, quality assurance, and strong time management skills.
• Clear communication, customer-focused mindset in a contractor-driven environment, and an ownership mentality aligned with ESOP culture.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.