Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks:

• Initial and ongoing training 
• Competitive compensation
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Indoor and comfortable working environment

Company Overview:
A locally owned and nationally recognized Printing, Signage, and Marketing Services company in the Sir Speedy, Charlottesville, VAis looking for an experienced Production Manager . 

We have a fast-paced, creative, and flexible work environment that empowers our employees to contribute and work independently with a solid team of experienced professionals.

We work with a dynamic and interesting client base. With the tools and technologies provided, we focus on putting our energy towards creating a remarkably unparalleled experience for each and every customer.  

This is where our Production Team comes in! 

You will be playing a key part in ensuring the client’s projects are fully supported and managed while delivering exceptional project management through the smooth and efficient execution of all phases of the project. You will be providing operational support to the client as well as providing effective leadership by being the main point of contact for the client and providing support to all the dedicated internal teams.

Job Summary:
Our Production Manager works closely with customers and our sales team, providing support with the goal of increasing sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibility Overview: 

• Conduct daily production meetings.
• Monitor orders that are incoming as well as in production.
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in the Production Management Manual.
• Monitor all orders to ensure the high quality that meets the customer's expectations.
• Determine and set priorities for the production area.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Be aware of all job deadlines and requirements to ensure the most efficient delivery schedule possible.
• Order stock and supplies as needed. Coordinate and manage to ensure minimum waste and spoilage.
• Reject poor quality or incorrect jobs and schedule them to be redone when necessary. 
• Initiate employee appraisals and disciplinary measures according to company policy. Create an employee schedule.

Skills we are looking for:

• Three years of supervisory experience with 3 or more employees.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions for machine set-up and maintenance.
• Ability to lead and build a team.
• Knowledge of all facets of print production: press, bindery, prepress, and copying.

Skills desired, but not required:

• Use and update as necessary the computerized pricing/estimating program.
• Serve customers by taking orders and processing them accordingly. 
• Accept and produce copy jobs as needed.
• Comply with all OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience with PrintSmith or PrintersPlan