Production Manager/Scheduler – Commercial Printing & Signage

US698

  • Garner, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Printingunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Operationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched

    Description

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Bonus based on performance
    • Company parties
    • Competitive salary
    • Free food & snacks
    • Health insurance
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Paid time off
    About Us
    We are a fast-growing commercial printing and signage company located in Garner, NC. Our operation runs a mix of digital and offset production, large-format/signage, finishing, mailing, and custom project work. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a strong Production Manager/Scheduler who can elevate our processes, strengthen the team, and help push a high-volume shop to its next level of performance.
    Position Overview
    The Production Manager will oversee all day-to-day operations of the print production floor, including scheduling, workflow management, personnel, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for a 10-person production team and will work closely with sales, project management, prepress, and leadership to ensure that jobs move efficiently through the shop.
    This is a hands-on leadership position that requires full-time presence in our Garner facility.
    Key Responsibilities
    Production & Scheduling
    • Manage daily production workflow across digital, offset, finishing, mailing, and large-format/signage departments.
    • Create and maintain production schedules to ensure deadlines are met and resources are optimized.
    • Prioritize jobs based on capacity, deadlines, and customer needs.
    • Identify and solve production bottlenecks proactively.
    • Daily paper and inventory ordering.
    Personnel Leadership
    • Lead, coach, and develop a 10-person production team.
    • Build a positive, accountable, and high-performing culture on the production floor.
    • Oversee hiring and onboarding of production staff as needed.
    Operational Management
    • Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce rework, and enhance quality.
    • Maintain strong working standards for quality control and safety.
    • Collaborate with sales and project managers to align capacity, expectations, and job requirements.
    • Contribute to costing analysis on a quarterly basis with Management.
    Preferred Experience
    • 3+ years in a production management or supervisory role within commercial printing.
    • Experience with both commercial print and wide-format/signage production is highly preferred (or at least exposure to a mixed print/sign shop environment).
    • Strong understanding of scheduling, workflow optimization, and production metrics.
    • Familiarity with MIS/production software (PrintSmith, Pace, Monarch, Logic, or similar).
    • Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
    Ideal Candidate Traits
    • Strong communicator who collaborates easily with sales, project management, prepress, and leadership.
    • Self-directed, organized, and solutions-oriented.
    • Confident decision-maker with a calm, steady approach to shop-floor challenges.
    • Process-driven with an eye for efficiency and improvement opportunities.
    • High sense of ownership and accountability for the success of the production operation.
    Compensation & Benefits
    • Salary commensurate with experience.
    • Full benefits package (health, PTO, holidays, etc.).

    *AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGarner, North Carolina

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