Hands-On Lead, Wide-Format Sign Production

AlphaGraphics - US553; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

AlphaGraphics West Houston is seeking an experienced Wide Format & Sign Production Lead to steer and grow our wide format department. This hands-on leadership role focuses on efficient production, quality control, and team development to deliver high-impact signage and graphics.

You will own daily workflow, prioritize deadlines, train staff, and collaborate with sales, design, and prepress to meet client needs while maintaining top quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in wide format printing, sign production, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of wide format digital printing and finishing processes.
• Experience operating Roll-to-roll printers, UV flatbed printers, laminators, vinyl cutters, routers.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily workflow and production priorities of the wide format department.
• Produce and finish a variety of wide format products including signs, banners, graphics, decals, and custom applications.
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform quality control before jobs leave the department.
• Communicate capacity constraints, material shortages, equipment issues, and production concerns early.
• Train and support team members on equipment, materials, and production standards.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Help improve processes, reduce waste, and increase department efficiency.

Skills

Wide format printing

Sign production

Quality control

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Math & measurement

Communication

Tools

Roll-to-roll printers

UV flatbed printers

Laminators

Vinyl cutters

Routers

Job description

AlphaGraphics West Houston is seeking an experienced Wide Format & Sign Production Lead to steer and grow our wide format department. This hands-on leadership role focuses on efficient production, quality control, and team development to deliver high-impact signage and graphics.

You will own daily workflow, prioritize deadlines, train staff, and collaborate with sales, design, and prepress to meet client needs while maintaining top quality standards.