Print Production Manager

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job—you’ll play a key role in shaping the business and its success. We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on professional who’s ready to step into a leadership role, bring ideas to the table, and grow with the company. If you're passionate about production, operations, and building something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity.

The Production Manager reports directly to the SpeedPro studio owner and is primarily responsible for producing various wide-format specialty printing products. This position plays a critical role in the franchise’s profit and margin potential through outstanding performance in fast turn-around times, high-quality product output, and efficiency with materials to minimize waste.

Why This Role?

• Ground-floor opportunity with long-term growth potential
• Partner closely with the franchise owner
• Help establish systems, processes, and a strong brand presence
• Be part of a supportive, entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the printing and production of client orders
• Sign Production and Finishing (printer/cutter operations, laminating, taping, prepping jobs for shipping and simple installations)
• Inspect customer files, provide digital proofs, and make the graphics print-ready
• Operate and maintain large-format printers, laminators, and plotters
• Conduct inventory and procurement (the team can help with the actual ordering of materials, so long as you provide a list of what is needed)
• Graphic design services (unless outsourced)
• Smaller graphic installations
• Unloading/unpacking deliveries to the studio
• Vehicle inspections and measurements; performing site surveys
• Packing, labeling, and shipping completed jobs; making deliveries
• Utilization of CoreBridge software for estimates/quotes
• General sign installation experience and or a construction background are a plus

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Large Format RIP software (preferably Onyx) preferred
• This role is a production focused role. However, Candidate must be knowledgeable in artwork layout, basic design and proofing; and prepping files for production

Ideal Candidates Will Also Possess

• 2+ years of designing/working with vehicle graphics and templates
• Experience with large-format printers, laminators, plotters, and graphic and signage finishing
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design (or similar program)

Compensation

$21.00 - $26.00 per hour. Full Time Position with Competitive Wages and Benefits (compensation dependent on experience).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Additional training/development opportunities