Production Lead – Sign & Large-Format Printing

SpeedPro North Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SpeedPro North Indy in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily sign and wide-format print production. The role requires immediate ownership of all production tasks, from RIP setup to finishing, while ensuring top quality and on-time delivery.

You will manage printers such as Roland/HP/Mimaki, work with Flexi/Illustrator, and coordinate installs, materials, and vendor orders. This is a true production leadership role with no training provided.

Formación

• 3+ years hands-on production experience in a sign/graphics or wide-format shop.
• Ability to independently run wide-format printers and the RIP software; list machines used.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator/Photoshop, Flexi or similar, and print-ready file prep.
• Practical knowledge of cast and calendered vinyl, laminates, banners, wall/window graphics and rigid substrates.
• Strong finishing skills and an eye for quality.
• Able to manage multiple jobs and solve problems without supervision.
• No training is provided; you must perform every task above from day one.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and run the daily print queue, set priorities, and keep job status and deadlines current.
• Review approved artwork and specs; prep files and manage RIP settings, nesting, color and output.
• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain wide-format printers.
• Laminating, contour cutting, trimming, mounting and finishing.
• Quality-check dimensions, materials, color, finish and quantities before anything leaves the shop.
• Get jobs install-ready: materials, packing and handoffs to installers.
• Manage outsourced and vended orders: specs, ordering, follow-up, receiving and QC.
• Keep vinyl, laminate, substrates and ink stocked without overbuying.
• Flag capacity, material shortages and schedule risks early to the owner and sales team.
• Keep the shop clean, organized and safe.

Conocimientos

Production management

Wide-format printing

RIP software

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Flexi or similar

Color workflow

Quality control

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Herramientas

Roland printers

HP printers

Mimaki printers

EFI RIP software

CoreBridge

Descripción del empleo

SpeedPro North Indy in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily sign and wide-format print production. The role requires immediate ownership of all production tasks, from RIP setup to finishing, while ensuring top quality and on-time delivery.

You will manage printers such as Roland/HP/Mimaki, work with Flexi/Illustrator, and coordinate installs, materials, and vendor orders. This is a true production leadership role with no training provided.