GRAPHICS MANAGER Job at The Trade Group in Grapevine

Are you passionate about graphic production and looking for an opportunity to advance your career? If you are a self-starter with a great attitude and more than 3 years of management experience, we have the perfect job for you!

We are seeking a talented GRAPHICS MANAGER to join our rock star graphics production team. You will manage our Graphics department to create booths and exhibits for trade shows.

ABOUT THE TRADE GROUP:

• 3.8 Glassdoor rating
• Founded in 1987
• DFW Best and Brightest Companies to Work for 2021
• World Exhibition Stand Awards 2020 Winner
• Exhibitor Magazine's Find It - Top 40 Exhibit Producers 2020 Winner

JOB SUMMARY:

To be successful the Graphics Manager will need to capable of working with other departments and supervisors to lead the team with a positive approach, providing guidance and sound decision making, implementing appropriate safety training and procedures, scheduling of staff and equipment, identify and implement new production methods as needed to improve efficiency and quality, train staff on necessary processes and methods to accomplish the duties of the team while always maintaining quality, timeliness and a positive culture

The Graphics Manager must troubleshoot any issues facing the team; evaluate all parameters and act on situations quickly, addressing any conflicts utilizing logic and appropriate methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions to keep the team and projects on track.

Personnel Responsibilities:
Responsible for training, cross-training, coaching, development, goal setting and performance evaluations of the members of the production team.
Responsible for maintaining an acceptable level of performance and positive attitude of the team and for making recommendations for salary increases, promotions, coaching and corrective action or termination of employment if necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Capacity planning, assisting in implementation of a new scheduling method for production
• Improving process procedures
• Work with other supervisors and managers to write or assist with writing of SOP documentation and promote and train with appropriate staff
• Meet with staff daily to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority on various projects.
• Implementing and modifying workflows for best practices, efficiency and quality.
• Updating and maintaining standards for graphic and sign production methods.
• Scheduling and posting Graphic production orders and work orders.
• Work with Project Managers to help interpret client needs and develop appropriate production methods.
• Keeping current on new techniques, procedures, materials, in the graphic production field.
• Identifying problems and opportunities for improvement/cost savings; recommending and implementing actions to address these.
• Identify methods for improving success including completion, accuracy, timeliness, quality, volume etc.
• Meet with other departments as needed to facilitate open, proactive communication.
• Communicating job requirements and expected results to staff.
• Implementing and ensuring staff adhere to Health and Safety and Corporate policies
• Providing staff with technical assistance and training to develop production and installation skills.
• Other duties as assigned.