Production Manager

Benefits Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Paid time off 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Compensation and Benefits $25–$30/hour, depending on experience and fit. Team performance bonus eligibility 10 days PTO 10 paid company holidays 401(k) with company match Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Occasional overtime or schedule flexibility based on production deadlines Location: Blountville, TN Employment Type: Full-time, hourly / non-exempt About SpeedPro Commercial Graphics At SpeedPro Commercial Graphics, we create visual experiences that change the world. We help businesses bring ideas to life by designing, producing, and installing graphics that make marketing more impactful. From large-format printing to signage and graphics, we specialize in creating the wow-factor for businesses, universities, and sports arenas across our region. We are B2B only, partnering with well-known organizations and brands. Our culture is centered on teamwork, creativity, value, speed, and detail. Core Values (How We Work) Teamwork – we grow and win as a team. Creativity – we find and solve problems with ideas. $Value – we consistently search for and deliver value to clients and our business. Timeliness (Speed) – we move with urgency and value our time. Attention to Detail – we get it right the first time. The Role The Production Manager owns daily shop‑floor execution for our wide‑format graphics production team. This role drives the schedule, assigns work, protects quality, keeps machines and materials moving, and ensures finished work is ready for pickup, delivery, or install. It is a physical, working team manager role— not an office position. The Production Manager reports to the General Manager and works laterally with the Operations Coordinator. Primary Responsibilities Production Flow and Execution Own the daily production schedule and shop‑floor priorities. Perform printing, laminating, cutting, finishing, and related tasks. Direct and delegate work clearly to production team members and provide accountability. Maintain the sequence of printing, laminating, cutting, finishing, staging, and install prep. Balance due dates, batching, setup time, quality, and throughput. Prioritize and optimize machine uptime over individual order manufacturing. Identify bottlenecks early and communicate escalation when work is blocked. Team Leadership and Accountability Manage the production team and set clear expectations for pace, quality, cleanliness, safety, and follow‑through. Coach production team members in daily execution and production standards. Hold the team accountable respectfully and consistently. Build a production floor where people know what to work on at the right time and what “done right” means. Work closely with Operations so priorities, blockers, and handoffs stay clear. Equipment, Materials, and Shop Standards Own production area layout, material storage, organization, and cleanliness. Maintain standards for machine care, routine maintenance, and readiness. Lead work across HP roll printers, EFI flatbed, laminator, cutter/router/plotter, and finishing areas. Ensure materials, tools, and jobs are staged logically and efficiently. Reduce rework, wasted motion, missed details, and avoidable rushes. Quality and Fulfillment Protect quality on banners, signs, vehicle graphics, wall graphics, vinyl graphics, and other custom work. Confirm completed work is labeled, staged, checked, and ready for its next step. Drive consistent production standards in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven systematized workflow. Support install readiness by ensuring jobs leave production complete and organized with thought given to supporting smooth and fast installation. Build and document repeatable production habits to support continued growth. Ideal Candidates Will Also Possess Calm, direct leadership with strong follow‑through. A process‑driven mindset and comfort enforcing standards. Strong communication with both production and operations team members. Practical problem‑solving under deadline pressure. High standards for quality, organization, safety, and finished work. Comfort leading from the floor instead of managing from behind a desk. Other Skills or Backgrounds of Interest Wide‑format graphics production experience. Lean, 5S, or process improvement experience or exposure. Experience with signage, vinyl graphics, laminating, cutting/routing, finishing, or install preparation. Experience in small‑batch manufacturing, fabrication, print production, or other custom production environments (direct graphics industry experience not required). Working at SpeedPro This is visible, hands‑on work in a fast‑moving custom production environment. The right person will enjoy variety, deadlines, clear standards, real accountability, and the satisfaction of seeing finished graphics leave the shop and be seen on vehicles, walls, signs, events, and buildings across the region. Requirements Small team leadership and management experience. Experience in high‑volume, high‑setup custom manufacturing. Direct sign, graphics, or print production is helpful but not required. Experience operating production machinery that is software‑set up and controlled. Ability to work on your feet most of the day in a physical production environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Reliable daily attendance and schedule discipline. Willingness to work occasional overtime or adjust schedule when production deadlines require it. #J-18808-Ljbffr