Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Production Manager (Sign Industry) — ONYX RIP + Adobe Required

Saltwater Signworks — Wilmington, NC Full-Time | In-Person

Saltwater Signworks is a family-owned, full-service commercial sign company specializing in custom signage solutions for businesses, retailers, and organizations. We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day sign production operations and manage workflow, scheduling, and output quality.

Sign industry experience is required. Please do not apply if you have not worked in a sign company.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of sign production, including production scheduling, file setup, sending jobs to printer/plotter, materials coordination, workflow, and quality control. This is a hands-on working role and will also lead production meetings and daily priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the production floor and ensure deadlines are met

Create and maintain a visible production schedule with a 1–2 week look-ahead

Prioritize daily workflow for printing, cutting, finishing, and install readiness

Set up and send production files to printer/plotter using ONYX RIP

Prepare and adjust production-ready files using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator required)

Lead daily production huddles and weekly production meetings

Decide what should be produced in-house vs outsourced based on workload, staffing, skillset, and profitability

Maintain inventory levels of materials and supplies needed for production

Coordinate with sales and design teams to ensure job specifications are accurate and complete

Troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements

Maintain safety and quality standards across production

Required Qualifications

Sign company experience required

Proficiency with ONYX RIP (required)

Strong proficiency with Adobe Illustrator (Photoshop a plus)

Strong understanding of sign production processes and materials (vinyl, acrylic, metal, substrates, etc.)

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple jobs/deadlines

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead processes and help lead people as the production team grows

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $68,000–$82,000 (based on experience)

Performance bonus opportunities available

9 paid holidays

PTO begins accruing on Day 1 (usable after 6 months)

Earn up to 2 weeks (80 hours) PTO per year

Ability to roll over up to 1 week (40 hours) of unused PTO

Growth Opportunity

This is a key leadership role in a growing, high-volume shop. The right candidate will have the opportunity to help build the production team, strengthen shop systems, and grow into expanded leadership.

Potential growth path: Production Manager → Lead Production Manager → Operations / Production Director