What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Let There Be Neon?
Company Description
Let There Be Neon is a sign fabrication and installation studio in Brooklyn, NY.
We build custom illuminated, small and large-format signage for restaurants, retail brands, film productions, schools, and artists. We’re looking for a Production Manager to run the shop floor and keep projects moving seamlessly from bid to install.
Salary Range
$85,000 - $105,000
Role Description
The Production Manager oversees a team of 8 and is the main point of contact between our clients, our fabrication team, and the field. Projects move from approved designs through fabrication, quality check, and installation. The role covers scheduling work, coordinating with subcontractors and installers, keeping clients updated, and managing multiple jobs at different stages.
On any given day that might mean reviewing shop drawings, reading architectural or electrical drawings, sourcing and ordering materials, writing up POs, tracking job costs, scheduling installs, coordinating rigging and installation crews, doing site visits and punch walks, or helping put together estimates. The role includes scoping jobs and making sure numbers make sense.
Qualifications
- 5 years in sign fabrication, production management, or a related trade
- Strong knowledge of metal sign construction, assembly and finishing
- Understanding of rigging, mounting methods, and installation practices
- Ability to read architectural and electrical drawings
- Experience sourcing and ordering materials and working with suppliers and subcontractors
- Manages job costs and purchase orders and production timelines
- Comfortable talking to clients, landlords, GCs, and building supers, and good at keeping people in the loop
- The ability to multitask and handle multiple projects at once
- An optimistic team player who enjoys working people
Bonus if you have
- Experience with neon or LED channel letter fabrication
- Knowledge of NYC DOB sign permits and landlord approvals
- Installer coordination or field supervision background
- Familiar with project management tools (Monday.com, CompanyCam, QuickBooks, etc.)
- Knowledge of NEC and NYC electrical code
- OSHA construction safety training
Benefits
Full-time, on-site in Brooklyn. Medical, dental, and paid time off.
How to Apply:
Send a resume and a brief cover letter explaining why this role is a good fit for you.
Please send this to:
Dave
dw@lettherebeneon.com
Molly
mr@lettherebeneon.com
Shahin
sa@lettherebeneon.com
Let There Be Neon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000