Production Manager – Mortgage / Loan Origination Leadership

Murphy's Family Staffing • Oak Lawn, VA

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and grow a high-performing mortgage origination team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on recruiting, developing, and supporting Loan Officers while ensuring a smooth, compliant, and efficient loan pipeline.
This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in mortgage operations, team leadership, and business development who wants to build and scale a production team.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mortgage origination
• At least 2 years in a leadership or production management role
• Proven experience recruiting, hiring, and developing Loan Officers
• Strong knowledge of FNMA, FHA, VA guidelines and retail mortgage operations
• Experience managing loan pipelines and ensuring efficient closings
• Demonstrated leadership ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must reside within commuting distance of Oak Lawn, IL
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Nice To Haves

• NMLS license (active or previously held)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working at an independent mortgage bank or smaller lending institution
• Familiarity with Encompass LOS or similar loan origination systems
• Exposure to mortgage-backed securities (MBS) or servicing operations
• Experience building and scaling a Loan Officer team
• Interest in advancing into executive leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, hire, and train Loan Officers and support staff
• Develop structured onboarding and mentorship programs for new hires
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, production, and teamwork
• Oversee daily loan pipeline activity to ensure timely closings
• Partner with processing, underwriting, and closing teams to remove bottlenecks
• Maintain high standards for loan quality, compliance, and customer service
• Drive production growth through coaching, lead management, and referral strategies
• Track and report key metrics including volume, pull-through rates, and turn times
• Ensure compliance with FNMA, FHA, VA, and regulatory guidelines
• Support business development by helping Loan Officers build referral networks
• Represent the organization professionally within the local market

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with strong bonus potential
• Performance bonuses tied to Loan Officer hiring and production growth
• Additional incentives including overrides and profit sharing
• Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Strong growth opportunity into executive leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager