MANAGER, PRE-PRESS & COLOR MANAGEMENT

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Prepress Department and lead a team of Prepress Technicians.
• Drive innovation in digital workflows using Packz, Hybrid, and other prepress systems.
• Standardize ink, ink color, and plate setups to align with press performance and quality targets.
• Serve as a key participant in client audits, technical reviews, and press approvals.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and IT departments to optimize prepress processes.
• Mentor, train, and support prepress staff to enhance technical knowledge and workflow efficiency.
• Ensure file creation, naming, plating, and layout follow documented SOPs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot prepress equipment.
• Own all workflow software configurations, layout documentation, and optimization procedures.
• Strategically schedule workload and staffing to maximize throughput and minimize errors.
• Assist with high-complexity or technically challenging projects as needed.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives including software implementation and quality programs.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant technical certifications or coursework preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in prepress operations, with 3–5 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of flexographic and digital printing processes.
  

Technical and Computer Skills

• Proficient in graphics and packaging software including Packz, Hybrid, ESKO, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Skilled in layout design, job ticket preparation, and RIP troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.
  

Other Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and maintain high-performance standards.
• Experience interacting with clients and auditors.
• Must pass background check.
• Ability to distinguish colors.