Production Manager — Sign and Graphics Manufacturing

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance