Wide Format Production Manager

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