Job Description:
- Lead the team. Drive the process. Deliver exceptional work.
- At this, wide format printing is more than production — it's execution at the highest level. From retail environments and branded interiors to signage, displays, and large-scale graphics, quality and precision matter in everything we produce.
- We're looking for an experienced Wide Format Production Manager to lead our production department, oversee day-to-day operations, and help scale a fast-growing wide format division built around quality, efficiency, accountability, and craftsmanship.
- This role is ideal for someone with deep industry experience who understands both the technical and operational side of wide format production — someone who can lead a team, solve problems quickly, maintain high production standards, and create a culture focused on execution and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Leadership, execution, and operational excellence.
- Production Leadership & Operations
- Manage all day-to-day wide format production operations
- Oversee printing, finishing, laminating, mounting, routing, packaging, and production workflow
- Lead and support production staff, installers, and apprentices
- Establish and maintain production schedules to ensure deadlines are met
- Prioritize jobs and allocate resources efficiently across equipment and personnel
- Monitor throughput, productivity, utilization, and operational efficiency
- Ensure production standards, consistency, and quality expectations are maintained across all projects
Equipment & Technical Oversight:
- Oversee operation and maintenance of wide format production equipment
- Troubleshoot production issues, color challenges, material problems, and workflow bottlenecks
- Ensure proper machine maintenance schedules and preventative care procedures are followed
- Maintain knowledge of substrates, vinyls, laminates, inks, finishing techniques, and production best practices
- Work closely with vendors and service providers when technical issues arise
Quality Control & Process Management:
- Own quality control throughout the production process
- Develop and enforce production workflows, SOPs, and operational standards
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes
- Ensure projects are completed accurately, consistently, and on time
- Review files, proofs, color expectations, and production specifications before release
Team Leadership & Development:
- Train, mentor, and develop production staff
- Build a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement
- Help recruit, onboard, and develop future production talent
- Foster a positive, solution-oriented production environment
- Lead by example through professionalism, urgency, organization, and execution
Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Work closely with account management, creative, estimating, purchasing, and installation teams
- Help identify production solutions during project planning and quoting
- Communicate timelines, challenges, and production updates proactively
- Support client-facing conversations when technical expertise is required
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 10+ years of experience in wide format printing, signage, graphics, or print production
- Proven leadership experience managing production teams and workflows
- Deep understanding of wide format printing equipment, materials, and finishing processes
- Strong knowledge of color management, print quality, and production standards
- Experience with vinyl applications, rigid substrates, retail graphics, displays, and signage production
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to jump in when needed
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and production quality
- Experience building operational efficiencies and improving workflows
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with Client Latex, EFI, Canon, or similar wide format production equipment
- Knowledge of RIP software, file preparation, and production workflows
- Experience with CNC routing, cutting systems, laminators, and finishing equipment
- Familiarity with retail graphics, environmental branding, POP/POS displays, and installation preparation
- Understanding of inventory management, material purchasing, and production planning
- OSHA/safety awareness and shop management experience
