Wide-Format Production Lead: Signs & Graphics

AlphaGraphics - US553; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

AlphaGraphics West Houston is seeking an experienced Wide Format & Sign Production Lead to guide and grow the wide format department. This hands-on leadership role focuses on problem solving, process improvement, and delivering high-quality outputs.

You will manage daily workflow, train teammates, and maintain equipment while collaborating with sales, design, prepress, and production to meet deadlines and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wide format printing, sign production, graphics production, or a related industry
• Strong working knowledge of wide format digital printing and finishing processes
• Experience operating equipment such as Roll-to-roll printers, UV flatbed printers, Laminators, Vinyl cutters, Routers
• Experience with vinyl application, mounting, laminating, trimming, weeding, masking, and sign assembly
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot production, material, and equipment issues before they become costly mistakes
• Working knowledge of substrates, vinyls, adhesives, laminates, and their applications
• Basic math, measuring, and computer skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with sales, design, prepress, and production

Responsibilities

• Own the daily workflow and production priorities of the wide format department.
• Produce and finish a variety of wide format products including signs, banners, graphics, decals, and custom applications.
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform quality control before jobs leave the department.
• Communicate capacity constraints, material shortages, equipment issues, and production concerns early.
• Train and support team members on equipment, materials, and production standards.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Help improve processes, reduce waste, and increase department efficiency.

Skills

Wide format printing

Sign production

Graphic production

Roll-to-roll printers

UV flatbed printers

Laminators

Vinyl cutters

Mounting & laminating

Quality control

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Job description

AlphaGraphics West Houston is seeking an experienced Wide Format & Sign Production Lead to guide and grow the wide format department. This hands-on leadership role focuses on problem solving, process improvement, and delivering high-quality outputs.

You will manage daily workflow, train teammates, and maintain equipment while collaborating with sales, design, prepress, and production to meet deadlines and customer expectations.