Inspired Printing is seeking an experienced Production Manager with strong knowledge of
large-format and digital print and signage production.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands that production is about more than operating machinery — it is about managing people, workflow, priorities, quality, communication and deadlines.
At Inspired Printing, one of the most important responsibilities of this role is simple:
Meet printing due dates and deliver to clients on time, every time.
The Opportunity
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our print production department.
You will sit at the centre of our production workflow, coordinating jobs between
Sales, Account Managers, production staff, finishing, suppliers and management
.
A key part of this role is to
bring the Sales and Production teams together
, ensuring everyone is working from the same information, understands customer expectations and is aligned on priorities, deadlines and production capabilities.
You will:
Manage the daily production workflow across digital print and large-format production
Take ownership of production schedules and customer delivery deadlines
Create and manage WIP using
PrintIQ production boards
Review production priorities continuously throughout the day
Allocate work to production staff based on deadlines, capacity and job requirements
Identify potential delays before they become problems
Coordinate overtime when required, particularly during peak production periods
Communicate closely with Sales, Account Managers and management
Build a strong working relationship between the
Sales and Production teams
Ensure Sales and Account Managers have explicit and accurate information regarding production capacity, lead times and job status
Ensure Production receives complete and accurate information from Sales before jobs proceed
Help resolve communication gaps between Sales and Production before they impact customers or deadlines
Coordinate priorities between customer expectations and realistic production capacity
Encourage a collaborative,



solution-focused approach between Sales and Production
Maintain quality, efficiency and accountability across production
Ensure customer orders are completed correctly and delivered on time
The Production Manager will play an important role in creating
one team across Sales and Production
, with both departments working towards the same goal — delivering quality work, meeting customer expectations and achieving deadlines.
Your ability to organise production, communicate across departments and keep multiple jobs moving simultaneously will directly influence customer satisfaction and the overall performance of the business.
Who This Role Is Designed For
You come from a busy
digital print, large-format, signage or commercial print environment
and know how to keep production moving under pressure.
You bring:
Strong large-format and digital print experience
Experience leading production staff
Strong scheduling and workflow management skills
Confidence managing urgent jobs and competing deadlines
Knowledge of substrates, finishing and production processes
Experience with MIS systems —
PrintIQ highly regarded
Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
A strong focus on quality, efficiency and delivery
You always know:
What is being produced?
What is due next?
Who owns it?
Is it on track?
What needs to happen now?
Key Responsibilities
Run day-to-day print production operations
Manage workflow across all print orders
Create and maintain WIP using
PrintIQ production boards
Prioritise jobs based on deadlines, capacity and customer commitments
Allocate work and manage production staff workloads
Bring
Sales, Account Management and Production together




around priorities and delivery expectations
Identify delays and bottlenecks early and take action
Coordinate overtime when required, especially during peak periods
Maintain clear communication with staff, management and Account Managers
Manage stock, materials and production consumables
Maintain quality standards and minimise waste and reprints
Ensure completed work meets specifications before dispatch
Continuously improve workflow, productivity and production efficiency
Production Leadership
This is
not a desk-only role
.
You will actively manage the production floor, stay across every critical job and take ownership of delivery.
If a deadline is at risk —
act early
.
If priorities change —
reset the workflow
.
If production needs extra resources —
make it happen
.
If there is a problem —
own it and solve it
.
Inspired Printing operates in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
Our expectation is clear:
DEADLINES. QUALITY. COMMUNICATION. ACCOUNTABILITY.
Jobs must be planned, monitored and managed throughout the day to ensure we deliver what we promised our clients.
Why Join Inspired Printing?
Direct access to business owners and decision-makers
Genuine authority over production workflow
Lead an experienced production team
Fast-paced digital and large-format print environment
Modern systems including PrintIQ
Opportunity to improve production processes and efficiencies
Long-term career growth
What's On Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Full-time senior production leadership role
Real responsibility and decision-making authority
Opportunity to shape production systems and workflow
A growing Melbourne print business
The Ideal Candidate
You are:
Most importantly, you
take ownership
.
The job is not finished until the customer's order is produced correctly and delivered on time.
If you know how to lead people, control production and keep a busy print operation moving,
we want to hear from you.
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📌 Print Large Format Production Manager (Melbourne)
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