Production Manager

Job Description:Production ManagerPOSITION DESCRIPTIONUnder the guidance of the Franchise Partner or Center Manager, the Production Manager performs awide range of duties related to the physical production of signs including production and installationscheduling, project planning, inventory management, quality assurance and department personnelsupervision.RESPONSIBILITIES1. Prioritize workflow; communicate to production staff daily; supervise the production process.2. Schedule production board and installation schedule daily.3. Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-construction.4. Communicate with other employees and customers in a calm and professional manner;handle production related employee issues.5. Manage the inventory purchasing and storage process.6. Multi-task-work on different projects simultaneously.7. Supervise basic and perform more advanced installations.8. Keep the production area neat, clean and organized.9. Assess and maintain current technology; work with franchise partner to investigate andpotentially introduce new technology and equipment to staff. Train employees on equipment,tools and efficiency-building methods.10. Serve as a backup for overflow production needs. Serve as backup in answering the phoneand assisting at front counter if the franchise partner, center manager and sales/serviceemployees are not available.11. Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed.12. Communicate with other employees regarding timing, extra charges, errors to enable them tokeep customer advised of situations.13. Maintain and improve morale; help keep the environment upbeat and productive.14. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.Participate in and practice the FASTSIGNS sales mentality of "Everybody Sells". Constantly be lookingfor sales opportunities for the center. Serve as a backup for answering the phone if the franchise partner,manager and sales/service employees are busy assisting other customers. Assist at the front counter asneeded. Understand the sales process enough to consult with customers to determine project needs andsolutions.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS1. Ability to stand for long periods of time.2. Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.3. Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and useback and forth hand motion to apply vinyl lettersand graphics to a substrate.4. Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high quality work.5. Ability to use light equipment.LEVEL OF AUTHORITY1. Some supervisory requirements.2. Reports directly to center manager or franchise partner.At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities. Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers.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.