Print and Sign Operations Manager

AlphaGraphics US 219; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Job summary

AlphaGraphics is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day production across digital printing, signage, design, finishing, and related tech. You will drive on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining excellent customer service, working with a seasoned crew to manage equipment, production queue, and workflow issues.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in print or sign production, with strong scheduling, vendor management, and Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years printing, graphic arts and digital design experience.
• Solid production and/or manufacturing background.
• Leads by example with maturity and confidence.
• Seeks new methods to improve client service and production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of printing software, web-to-print and POS.
• Experience with business-to-business sales relationships.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Prepress and RIP software.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a customer-first culture to execute business plans daily.
• Maintains orderly workflow and industry-standard quality.
• Communicates performance and safety requirements; enforces procedures.
• Manages costs to meet materials, payroll and variable expenses budgets.
• Assists with price bids, vendor relations and related tasks as needed.
• Purchases materials and equipment; controls inventory workflow for operations.
• Operates in a fast-paced setting to meet revenue and profit goals.
• Solves problems, makes quick decisions, delegates tasks and achieves goals.
• Plans, schedules and directs activities of the production team.
• Communicates to inspire commitment and trust; welcomes ideas from others.

Skills

Production scheduling

Vendor management

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Prepress

RIP software

Web-to-print

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Free food & snacks


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• 401(k)


• Company parties


• Dental insurance

We're a growing (2 locations) digital printing and sign center looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to join our team. You'll oversee day-to-day production across digital printing, signage, design, finishing/bindery, and related technology while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and excellent customer service. Work closely with an experienced crew to run and maintain a variety of equipment, prioritize the production queue, and troubleshoot workflow issues. You'll also coordinate vendor relationships and manage complex projects and supply-chain needs to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Key traits: organized, process-oriented, tech-savvy, team player, and customer-focused. Experience in print or sign production, production scheduling, and basic project/vendor management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a customer first, winning culture to carry out the vision and plans of the business on a day-to-day basis


• Works within an orderly and organized workflow while maintaining best in class industry standards


• Communicates with employees on performance, safety requirements and enforces company procedures/policies


• Manages costs in order to achieve budget in the areas of materials, payroll, and other variable expenses


• Performs various responsibilities related to price bids on customized orders, vendor relations and other related tasks as required


• Purchases materials, supplies and equipment, while controlling the work flow of inventory and use of equipment to support the needs of the business


• Functions in a fast paced environment, under time constraints, while meeting the objectives set by the business for revenue and profit


• Ability to solve problems, makes quick/accurate decisions, delegate tasks and achieve goals


• Plans, organizes, schedules and directs the activities of assigned team members


• Communicates on a personal level to inspire commitment and trust


• Is open to ideas of others, allowing them to participate in decision-making


• This is a salaried role, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years printing, graphic arts and digital design experience. Familiarity with current print and copy technology is expected


• Solid production and/or manufacturing background desired


• Is mature and self-confident; able to lead by example


• Has a naturally inquisitive mind and loves to engineer unique solutions for clients and The Company. Seeks new and better methods to service our clients and test new products and production techniques to enhance product offering


• Is open-minded, receptive to change, and is willing to learn new skills


• Effective written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to lead, coach and motivate a team


• Strong understanding of technology, specifically printing and design software, web-to-print and POS


• Experience with business-to-business sales and relationships


• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Prepress and RIP software

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!

• AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.