Production Manager

FASTSIGNS #223301

Production Manager

Toledo, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    FASTSIGNS is looking for a strong, hands-on Production Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day production operation.

    We need a leader who understands the whole picture—people, schedules, materials, equipment, quality, deadlines, workflow, and profitability. This person will keep projects moving, lead the production team, solve problems quickly, and create accountability throughout the department.

    This is not a sit-behind-a-desk position, but it is also not a role for someone who wants to do everyone's work. We need someone who knows how to lead, delegate, prioritize, make decisions, and hold a team accountable.

    Key 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

    What We're Looking For

    3+ years of management or production leadership experience

    Sign-industry experience strongly preferred

    Strong people-management and leadership skills

    Proven ability to hold employees accountable and address performance issues

    Excellent organization, scheduling, and communication skills

    Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

    Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities

    Understanding of production workflow, materials, quality, labor, and job costing

    Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

    Hands-on mentality with the ability to delegate and lead rather than becoming the bottleneck

    The Right Person

    We are looking for someone who takes ownership.

    You should know what is due, what is behind, what is at risk, and what needs attention without waiting for someone else to tell you.

    You communicate clearly, make decisions, set expectations, follow through, and address problems when they happen. You understand that successful production isn't simply getting jobs completed—it's getting them completed correctly, ahead of time, efficiently, and profitably.

    If you're an experienced production leader who wants the opportunity to take ownership of a department, develop a strong team, improve systems, and help a growing company scale, we'd like to talk with you.

    Full-Time | On-Site 40 Hours Per Week Competitive Pay Based on Experience Long-Term Growth Opportunity

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.