Production Manager: Lead, Optimize & Deliver On Time

FASTSIGNS #223301; Haven Park (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Company events

Competitive salary

Job summary

FASTSIGNS #223301 is seeking a strong Production Manager to own day-to-day production operations and lead a hands-on team on-site in a fast-paced setting. You will drive schedules, allocate workloads, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality and profitability.

This role demands proactive problem solving and clear accountability across the department. You will collaborate with sales, design, and project management to keep projects moving, build efficient workflows, and establish SOPs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management or production leadership experience.
• Sign-industry experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent organization, scheduling, and communication skills.
• Hands-on mentality with the ability to delegate and lead.

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

People management

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Multi-project management

Production workflow

Job description

FASTSIGNS #223301 is seeking a strong Production Manager to own day-to-day production operations and lead a hands-on team on-site in a fast-paced setting. You will drive schedules, allocate workloads, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality and profitability.

This role demands proactive problem solving and clear accountability across the department. You will collaborate with sales, design, and project management to keep projects moving, build efficient workflows, and establish SOPs