Welch Sign · 18 hours ago
Production Manager
Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelWelch & Bailey Sign is a collaborative, fast-paced place to work where production leaders are trusted and supported. The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sign production, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while improving processes in a custom manufacturing environment.
AdvertisingDigital SignageGraphic DesignMarketingPrinting
Hiring Manager
Beth Williams
Responsibilities
Supervise and support all production staff
Set clear expectations and provide hands-on leadership
Help train, mentor, and develop team members
Play a key role in hiring, onboarding, and performance conversations
Promote a positive, respectful, and safety-first shop environment
Manage and maintain the production schedule in Wrike
Coordinate priorities across multiple jobs, materials, and deadlines
Work closely with Project Managers and Installers to align production with field schedules
Adjust plans as needed when projects shift, materials change, or issues arise
Establish clear quality standards for each stage of production
Implement practical quality checks to catch issues early
Reduce rework by ensuring accurate information is communicated and expectations are understood
Ensure finished signs meet both design intent and install requirements
Review jobs for efficient fabrication and smart material use
Suggest alternative methods or materials when appropriate
Collaborate with Sales, Design, and PMs to solve build challenges
Help protect margins while maintaining quality and durability
Maintain MSDS documentation and safety compliance
Ensure safe work practices are followed throughout the shop
Support safety training and incident reporting
Help keep equipment, tools, and workspaces organized and maintained
Act as the production liaison for Sales, Design, Project Management, and Installation
Participate in scheduling and operations meetings
Communicate clearly when issues arise and help solve them
Identify opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency
Help develop and maintain production-related SOPs
Use Wrike and shop feedback to continuously improve processes
Support growth and operational changes as the company evolves
Qualification
Required
Experience managing and supervising teams in a custom manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of fabrication workflows and shop operations
Comfortable balancing schedules, people, and priorities
Clear communicator who works well across departments
Safety-minded and quality-focused
Familiarity with production management tools (Wrike or similar)
Benefits
Paid time off along with 10 paid holidays
Comprehensive health and dental insurance
401k participation
Opportunity for additional bonus compensation based on performance
Life insurance policy with a company paid premium
Company
Welch Sign
Welch Sign is a digital agency that offers custom graphic design, large format printing, wayfinding signs, displays, and vehicle wraps.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase