Production Manager

AlphaGraphics - US468
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • Full-time
2 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • IRA Contribution
  • Health insurance
  • Training & development
  • Company parties

As a Production Manager you will report directly to the owner and be responsible for overseeing projects in our production schedule. You will be in charge scheduling all orders into production, ordering necessary materials for jobs, managing production staff and their workflows, making sure deadlines are being met as well as working alongside the production team.

This is an excellent position for someone with some basic knowledge of the industry and building a lasting career.

You will be trained on our software and procedures as well as have an experienced staff to work with daily.

The primary responsibility of the Production manager is to maintain the flow of projects in house and staff for maximum production efficiency.

We are a 28 year old family owned and operated business. Most of our team has been with us for 5 or more years. We have a great work environment that lends itself to team oriented individuals. If you are a true team player looking for an enjoyable work place please apply. The owner strongly believes that he hires "co-workers" rather than "employees". There is enough stress in the world, we don't need to add to that, we strive to keep a friendly atmosphere. If you are ready to be part of a great team, this job is for you.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation 
  • Company-funded IRA contribution (eligible after 12 month anniversary) 
  • Company-subsidized health insurance
  • Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
  • Employee appreciation with birthday lunches, paid holiday time off and low stress environment 
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Career path development 
  • Full time 8-hour shift - Monday to Friday - Fully onsite

Production Manager Responsibilities:


  • Manage production staff
  • Schedule to prioritize and manage daily job production
  • Update job status and location in MIS system
  • Control waste and redos by quality-checking jobs as they are being produced
  • Completes Quality Assurance documents for all printed jobs
  • Partially responsible for operating digital commercial printers using Fiery Command Workstation
  • Track waste, spoilage, usage and inventory for all digital printing machines
  • Maintain all Digital Printing Equipment logs
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Assist with all required maintenance and learn extended maintenance from the technician
  • Ensures that all service “clicks” are credited by the service technician in each call, including credit for poor-quality copies
  • Manage team to calibrate all color devices as required to maintain color consistency
  • Other duties as assigned

Production Manager Qualifications


  • Detail oriented
  • No Experience Necessary - Many of our current team started with no experience, we will train the right candidate
  • Digital printing and/or sign experience is preferred
  • Some management experience is preferred
  • Ability to organize several activities and tasks concurrently
  • Ability to maximize profit through the efficient use of time and equipment
  • Can perform basic bindery functions
  • Familiar and comfortable with Fiery Print Controller not necessary but a plus
  • Graphic design skills are a plus but NOT necessary
  • Customer service experience is a plus but not necessary

Interested? Apply today! 

*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

LocationWood Dale, IL
Job TypeFull-time
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