Production Leader: Own, Optimize & Scale Operations

FASTSIGNS International. Inc; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Job summary

FASTSIGNS International, Inc is seeking a strong, hands-on Production Manager to own our day-to-day production operation and drive performance from start to finish. You will lead the production team, set priorities, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across all projects.

We require a proven leader who can manage people, schedules, materials, equipment and costs, while developing SOPs, coaching staff, and maintaining accountability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management or production leadership experience.
• Sign-industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to implement and improve SOPs.
• Comfortable leading a hands-on, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations and workflow
• Own production schedules, priorities, and deadlines
• Assign workloads and manage team capacity
• Lead, coach, train, and hold production employees accountable
• Identify delays, bottlenecks, and problems before they impact deadlines
• Maintain strong quality-control standards
• Order materials and manage inventory needs
• Coordinate shipping, deliveries, and outgoing completed projects
• Oversee equipment maintenance and production needs
• Maintain safety standards and an organized work environment
• Lead production/WIP meetings and communicate priorities
• Track labor efficiency, material usage, job costing, and department KPIs
• Develop and improve SOPs, systems, and production processes
• Work closely with sales, design, project management, and leadership to keep projects moving
• Help build a production department that is organized, efficient, accountable, and profitable

Skills

Production management

Leadership

People management

Scheduling

Quality control

Process improvement

Job description

FASTSIGNS International, Inc is seeking a strong, hands-on Production Manager to own our day-to-day production operation and drive performance from start to finish. You will lead the production team, set priorities, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across all projects.

We require a proven leader who can manage people, schedules, materials, equipment and costs, while developing SOPs, coaching staff, and maintaining accountability.