On-site Production Manager — Sign & Large-Format Printing

SpeedPro; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SpeedPro North Indy is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to run our sign and wide-format print shop from day one. You will own the production flow, ensure print readiness, and manage finishing and installations with strong attention to quality.

We require 3+ years in a sign or wide-format shop, proficiency with Roland/HP/Mimaki EFI printers and RIP software, and solid skills in Illustrator/Photoshop. This on-site role offers full-time hours and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on production experience in sign or wide-format print shops.
• Ability to independently run wide-format printers and their RIP software.
• Experience with Illustrator/Photoshop and related tools.
• Knowledge of cast/calendered vinyl, laminates and substrates.
• Strong finishing and quality focus.
• Capable of multitasking and solving problems without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run the daily print queue with priorities.
• Review artwork, set RIP, nesting, color output.
• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain wide-format printers.
• Finishings: laminating, trimming, mounting.
• Quality-check all dimensions, materials, color and finish.
• Prepare jobs for install and coordinate with installers.
• Manage outsourced/vended orders and QC.
• Maintain stock without overbuying.
• Flag risks early to owner and sales team.
• Keep shop clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Production experience

Printer operation

RIP software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Flexi

Finishing skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Tools

Roland printers

HP printers

Mimaki printers

EFI RIP

Job description

SpeedPro North Indy is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to run our sign and wide-format print shop from day one. You will own the production flow, ensure print readiness, and manage finishing and installations with strong attention to quality.

We require 3+ years in a sign or wide-format shop, proficiency with Roland/HP/Mimaki EFI printers and RIP software, and solid skills in Illustrator/Photoshop. This on-site role offers full-time hours and a competitive salary.