Production Manager/Scheduler – Commercial Printing & Signage

AlphaGraphics - US698

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

3+ years in a production management or supervisory role within commercial printing.
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.

Nice To Haves

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 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.