Production ManagerScheduler – Commercial Printing & Signage

Garner, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.).

At AlphaGraphics we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out looking for that next great growth opportunity or seeking a change we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management sales operations print signs design and marketing. Join us with or without experience and we will succeed together as a team!

We invite EVERYONE to apply!

*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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingBonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryFree food & snacksHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offAbout UsWe are a fast-growing commercial printing and signage company located in Garner NC. Our operation runs a mix of digital and offse...

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

Position Overview

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.).

At AlphaGraphics we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out looking for that next great growth opportunity or seeking a change we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management sales operations print signs design and marketing. Join us with or without experience and we will succeed together as a team!

We invite EVERYONE to apply!

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Kanban
Inventory Control
Purchasing
FDA Regulations
SAP
Supply Chain Experience
ISO 13485
Production Planning
ERP Systems
Manufacturing
MRP

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About Company

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AlphaGraphics is an international franchisor that offers printing services, marketing solutions, graphic design and custom business sign and banner production.

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