Lead Graphics Production

Johnson Brothers - Maverick of Texas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers SA Graphics in San Antonio, TX seeks a Lead Graphics Production to direct daily workflow and production activities from concept to completion. You will coordinate with Sales and internal teams, prioritize workload, and drive quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of Point of Sale graphics for Texas locations.

The role emphasizes leadership, process optimization, and strong communication. Strong background in graphic production software and printer troubleshooting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Graphics Production setting printing and operating machines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to troubleshoot printers and equipment.
• Procurement and ordering experience.
• Strong organizational, planning, and workload management abilities.
• Strong abilities with Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign.
• Exceptional prioritization and time-management skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to make difficult decisions while maintaining professionalism and positive working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end management of everything associated with the Graphics department.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and solution-focused work environment.
• Provide ongoing support to sales team and company members.
• Helps improve productivity, efficiency, and job output.
• Maintains strong personal productivity while helping the department achieve overall performance objectives.
• Take ownership of the complete graphics process from order entry through final job completion including delivery.
• Understand incoming jobs to ensure all required information and specifications are complete before execution.
• Organize, prioritize work to maximize efficiency across design, production and delivery.
• Communicate schedule based on holidays, company events, time off, shipping timelines, and other time-sensitive factors.
• Conduct daily team check-ins to review workload, priorities, and project progress.
• Serve as the primary graphics link between St. Paul Graphics, Sales and Production.
• Build strong working relationships with sales representatives, internal stakeholders and St. Paul Graphics.
• Provide proactive solutions when project conflicts, resource constraints, or scheduling challenges arise.
• Make informed decisions regarding project prioritization and resource allocation.
• Continuously evaluate and improve production tools, workflows, and production processes.
• Develop and maintain standards for workflow and job completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process enhancements.
• Help shape the future state of Johnson Brothers SA Graphics through innovation and forward-thinking solutions.
• Ensure workload management tools remain current, accurate, and trusted.

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

Printers

Production equipment

Workflow management systems

Scheduling platforms

Production tracking software

Job description

Job Description:

The Lead Graphics Production position provides leadership and direction for the daily workflow, project prioritization, and production activities within the Graphics Department. Acting as the central point of communication between Sales, company employees, and Graphics, this role ensures all projects move smoothly from concept to completion with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness. The position oversees all graphic production operations in San Antonio and is responsible for everything related to ordering and the production of "Point of Sale" graphics for all of our Texas locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

Leads the end-to-end management of everything associated with the Graphics department.

Foster a positive, collaborative, and solution-focused work environment.

Provide ongoing support to sales team and company members.

Helps improve productivity, efficiency, and job output.

Maintains strong personal productivity while helping the department achieve overall performance objectives.

Workload Management

Take ownership of the complete graphics process from order entry through final job completion including delivery.

Understand incoming jobs to ensure all required information and specifications are complete before execution.

Organize, prioritize work to maximize efficiency across design, production and delivery.

Communicate schedule based on holidays, company events, time off, shipping timelines, and other time-sensitive factors.

Conduct daily team check-ins to review workload, priorities, and project progress.

Communication & Collaboration

Serve as the primary graphics link between St. Paul Graphics, Sales and Production.

Build strong working relationships with sales representatives, internal stakeholders and St. Paul Graphics.

Provide proactive solutions when project conflicts, resource constraints, or scheduling challenges arise.

Make informed decisions regarding project prioritization and resource allocation.

Process Improvement & Strategic Planning

Continuously evaluate and improve production tools, workflows, and production processes.

Develop and maintain standards for workflow and job completion.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process enhancements.

Help shape the future state of Johnson Brothers SA Graphics through innovation and forward-thinking solutions.

Ensure workload management tools remain current, accurate, and trusted.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in a Graphics Production setting printing and operating machines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to troubleshoot printers and equipment.
• - Procurement and ordering experience.
• Strong organizational, planning, and workload management abilities.
• - Strong abilities with Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign.
• Exceptional prioritization and time-management skills.
• Dependable and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to make difficult decisions while maintaining professionalism and positive working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, paper stock, boxes, and production supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership, team lead, coordinator, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in graphic production, print production, creative services, marketing support, or related fields.
• Experience with workflow management systems, scheduling platforms, or production tracking software.
• 4-year college degree

Core Competencies

• Leadership, Accountability, Growth
• Motivated
• Workload Planning, Prioritization and Project Coordination
• Communication & Collaboration
• Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinker
• Decision Making
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Customer Service Focus
• Continuous Improvement
• Dependable
• Positive Attitude
• Flexible
• Willing to do what is necessary to help the company be successful

Success Factors

• Graphics Profitability including timely and accurate pricing and billbacks.
• Consistently achieves productivity and turnaround goals.
• Strong self-Development
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and leadership presence.
• Act as a trusted resource for Sales, Designers, and JB Company employees.
• Deliver solutions rather than obstacles.
• Think beyond immediate needs and help drive the future growth and evolution of Johnson Bro