Production Manager/Scheduler – Commercial Printing & Signage

About the role

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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package (health, PTO, holidays, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package (health, PTO, holidays, etc.).