Graphics & Prepress Manager

Social Influence•White Bluff, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Graphics & Prepress Manager to lead and support the prepress department within a growing flexographic and digital printing operation. This role will oversee flexo and HP digital prepress workflows, flexo plate production, proofing, color standards, and department process improvements. This position works closely with sales, customer service, production, quality, vendors, and customers to ensure accurate proofs, efficient plate production, strong communication, and high-quality finished products.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of flexo plate-making equipment and flexo plate material technologies
Working knowledge of ESKO flexo prepress workflows and software
Press-side experience with flexo printing processes for labels and flexible packaging
Intermediate experience with HP digital workflows and printing
Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
Minimum of seven years of flexo job engineering experience
Five to ten years of supervisory or managerial experience
Experience leading new prepress, flexo plate, software, and hardware implementations
Ability to lead, supervise, train, and manage employees
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Strong communication skills across departments, customers, and vendors
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
Ability to identify process gaps and implement workflow improvements
Strong attention to detail, color accuracy, and quality standards

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications or comparable training/experience with GRACoL, G7, and/or FIRST preferred
Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement experience preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of the graphics and prepress department
Oversee flexo and HP digital prepress workflows
Manage flexo plate production and proofing processes
Support job engineering for new and existing customer projects
Work cross-functionally with sales, production, customer service, quality, IT, vendors, and customers
Improve department workflows, technology, processes, and overall efficiency
Ensure all artwork, proofs, plates, and production specifications meet customer and quality requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the prepress and graphics department
Direct the production of flexo prepress, HP digital prepress, proofs, and flexo printing plates
Work with clients, sales, customer service, product development, and production managers on new job engineering
Coordinate between departments to ensure customer requirements are met according to art and production specifications
Assist with scheduling, delegation, and follow-up of daily graphics and prepress projects
Assist with prepress quotes and monitor graphic billables
Research and develop new graphics systems, workflows, software, hardware, plate materials, and process improvements
Partner with prepress, production, IT, quality, and vendors to test and verify new software, hardware, workflows, and plate materials
Establish performance standards for new graphics and plate-making processes
Recommend, plan, and schedule implementation of new hardware, software, and flexo plating technology improvements
Stay current on industry color standards, proofing systems, and color verification options
Assist with resolving print, plate, color, or graphics-related issues
Support quality improvements related to artwork, proofing, plating, and print production
Maintain department SOPs, training materials, records, and process documentation
Assist with department staffing, training, coaching, and performance management
Coordinate customer and in-house press approvals
Maintain clear communication of project details, client records, and production requirements
Track and maintain department statistics, reporting, and performance metrics
Complete annual employee performance reviews
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, GMP, quality, and safety policies and procedures