What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Print Lead position at FASTSIGNS Everett and Lancaster?
Position Title
Production Print Lead
Employment Status & Work Hours
Production Print Lead
Employment Status & Work Hours
- Location: Lancaster, PA
- Full-Time Non-Exempt, Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Get to Know Us
Come be a part of the #1 FASTSIGNS location globally, right here in Lancaster!
Who are we? We are an employee-rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics. We believe a team like we've built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers - that's why we've made "improve life, together" our purpose.
What do we do here? We deliver visual communication solutions - we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists. We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people. We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team.
We are looking for a passionate co-worker, great communicator and an excellent person to be a critical part of our team; someone special to take REALLY good care of our craft and customer. Here at FASTSIGNS, we have high expectations for customer obsession and company culture. We have chosen a culture of –
Come be a part of the #1 FASTSIGNS location globally, right here in Lancaster!
Who are we? We are an employee-rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics. We believe a team like we've built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers - that's why we've made "improve life, together" our purpose.
What do we do here? We deliver visual communication solutions - we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists. We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people. We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team.
We are looking for a passionate co-worker, great communicator and an excellent person to be a critical part of our team; someone special to take REALLY good care of our craft and customer. Here at FASTSIGNS, we have high expectations for customer obsession and company culture. We have chosen a culture of –
- Communication (the key to our success)
- Performance (help us grow as individuals and as an organization)
- Kindness (a place where everyone can thrive) as the foundation on which to build.
Creating this type of workplace takes hard work and dedication from everyone involved, but we are committed to the process.
We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it.
We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it.
Position Summary
Are you the kind of person who can spot a misaligned print from a mile away? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork reign supreme? If so, we want YOU to be our Production Print Lead!
What You’ll Do:
- Operate and maintain applicable machinery.
- Communicate with other employees and departments in a calm and professional manner.
- Ensure all employees are working safely and following all safety guidelines.
- Prepare substrates for manipulation. This may include cleaning, inspecting for damage, sanding, cutting, etc.
- Read and analyze work orders to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Help unload and store raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.
- Place service calls when needed.
- Perform finishing tasks such as weeding and counting quantities when needed.
- Recognize file issues and be able to communicate solutions to the Production Supervisor.
- Ensure the achievement of production daily/weekly/monthly quotas.
- Work with, support and/or direct production staff and to meet quotas.
- Provide excellent leadership, mentoring and team building to achieve goals.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area.
- Work cooperatively with visual merchandisers and sales floor staff.
- Manage breaks and lunch hours of production staff.
- Submit lists of needed items to the Production Manager for regular ordering.
- Provide assistance with pickups and sales floor duties when needed.
- Provide topics of discussion for daily meetings.
- Lead daily production team meetings.
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone who's an equal parts leader and problem solver.
- A print perfectionist with a knack for troubleshooting and machine maintenance.
- A calm, professional communicator who can keep the team motivated and on track.
- A stickler for safety and quality—because cutting corners is NOT in our vocabulary.
- A team player who’s ready to jump in wherever needed (even if it means helping unload raw materials or assisting on the sales floor).
If you’re ready to lead, print, and produce like a boss, apply today! We can’t wait to meet our next Production Print Lead.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- $24 - $26 per hour (depending on level of experience)
- Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Various voluntary insurance benefits including short-term disability, life ad&d, critical illness, accident.
- Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 15 days per year
- 7 paid holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
- Opportunities for career advancement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience as a team leader is preferred.
- 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
Preferred Qualities & Characteristics
- Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Sense of urgency and self-motivation; be a team player with the ability to work independently, manage time appropriately and meet deadlines.
- Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Strong leadership qualities.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
- Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and load / remove substrates.
- Ability to work under pressure to output high-volume, high-quality work.
- Ability to use light power equipment.
Salary : $24 - $26
