SUMMARY:
Signarama Plainfield is hiring an Experienced Production Manager who will perform a wide range of duties related to the physical production of signs. He or she helps with planning and scheduling production, Graphic Designing, Production, Quality Assurance, and staff supervision.

The ideal candidate has some college coursework or a degree, previous sign production/installation experience, strong supervisory/leadership skills, excellent computer and internet skills, and the physical ability to perform this job (lifting, bending, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred
• Sign Shop Experience is a MUST
• Sign production/installation experience
• Expertise in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required
• Printer operations experience required
• Previous supervisory/management experience preferred
• Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds
• Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work
• Able to use light power equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritizes workflow, communicates with production staff daily, and supervises the production process
• Schedules production board and installation schedule daily
• Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-construction
• Communicates with other employees to ensure production is completed on time and with high quality
• Manages the inventory purchasing and storage process
• Supervises basic installations and completes more advanced installations
• Assesses and maintains current technology and works with franchise partner to investigate and potentially introduce new technology and equipment to staff
• Trains employees on equipment, tools, and efficiency-building methods
• Serves as a backup for overflow production needs
• Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments
• Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

Compensation: Hourly Pay based on Experience

ABOUT US:
Our local Signarama stores serve brand building and visibility experts in their local business communities. We don't just sell signs...just about anyone can do that! Our stores deliver multiple products and services as part of solutions for businesses to increase customers and build brand awareness. Each of our stores is individually owned and operated by highly trained experts who serve their local community.

Signarama got its start in 1986 when father and son team Roy and Ray Titus opened a store in Farmingdale, New York. After the store showed signs of success, they decided to open a store in North Palm Beach, Florida. In 1987, Signarama began franchising and has been a prominent force in the sign industry since. Ray Titus (the son) still holds the position as the CEO of Signarama and one of his very first employees, Jim Tatem, is the company president.

Signarama was named the #1 Sign Franchise and ranked #74 for all franchises in the 2014 Franchise 500 in Entrepreneur magazine. We are proud of this distinction and hope to keep our place as the sign industry leader by continuing to offer our customers superior and cutting edge products and service. With the sign industry now being a $49 billion market and new businesses opening up every day, Signarama is strategically poised for continued success.