Job Description

About Our Company:

Founded in 2006, Pinpoint is a full-service creative fabrication and production resource with serious in-house capabilities. We are experts at creating immersive experiences, seamlessly integrating brands into public and private spaces, are a trusted resource for environmental graphics, interior and exterior signage, custom displays, shareable physical experience, and installation — bringing high-end exhibits and branded touchpoints to life.

Pinpoint partners with pro and collegiate sports teams, venues, entertainment properties, architects, designers, agencies, PR firms, and corporate brands, to physically transform spaces into remarkable spatial experiences.

Job Description Summary:

Pinpoint seeks a detail-oriented, professional, experienced, and motivated individual who can be an intricate part of the internal signage and production department. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department, including production scheduling, task delegation, equipment maintenance, supplier relations, and quality control oversight. This role requires a deep understanding of production workflows, project expectations, and efficient resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality standards. The Production Manager will plan, assign, delegate, and monitor all production-related tasks while ensuring the readiness of materials and equipment. Communication with client service teams regarding project status, challenges, and timelines will be critical to project success. This position also involves researching and testing new materials and improving department efficiencies while following best practices to maintain production standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of production, including project planning, scheduling, task prioritization, and delegation to production teams
• Oversee the operation and preventative maintenance of all production equipment, including wide-format digital printers, vinyl plotters, summa flatbed cutters, laminators, and similar machines
• Monitor and inspect production processes and finished products to ensure quality control standards, accuracy, and color management
• Provide regular status updates to client service teams and management to communicate project progress, foreseen challenges, and timeline changes
• Pre-flight and production tile setup, and ensure all artwork is properly prepared and print-ready before production
• Research and test new materials, substrates, and processes to improve product quality, durability, and cost-efficiency
• Oversee inventory levels for vinyl, laminates, substrates, supplies, and tools; coordinate timely reordering with suppliers to avoid production delays
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable sourcing, favorable pricing, and efficient lead times
• Mentor and train new and current production team members to ensure consistent adherence to production standards and best practices
• Remain current on industry trends, products, materials, technology, and production methods to keep the department innovative and efficient

Skills and requirements needed to succeed:

• Minimum 3 years of managing teams and production schedules as it relates to the signage industry
• Minimum 6 years of print production experience and signage equipment operation
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Photoshop
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred
• Experience with file management and ripping software
• Ability to provide creative yet practical solutions to problems in the office and on job sites
• Willingness to travel for high-level installation projects as needed
• · Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• · Ability to thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic work environment that requires rapid turn-around times and focus
• Ability to work in high elevated environments efficiently and comfortably for installations
• Ability to easily lift 60lbs
• Has a clean driving record with the capability to drive a company vehicle
• Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Must have a positive and professional attitude with high energy, yet level-headed personality with a “can-do” attitude

Who this job is not right for:

• Someone who does not play well with others.
• Someone who has a sense of entitlement.
• Someone who says one thing yet does something else.
• Someone who focuses more on their job title than the required task at hand.
• Someone who is always quick to think and say why something cannot be done.

We’re looking for someone special to help grow our brand. Tell us why you would make a great addition to our team.

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