Offset Pre-press Manager

PACKRITE LLC-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Manager
High Point, NC
51-100 employees
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The Pre-Press Manager is responsible for the overall supervision and workflow of the pre-press department, ensuring all digital files are accurately and efficiently prepared and plated for sheet-fed offset printing. The manager drives a culture of quality and productivity, overseeing the color management process, plate production, and department staff. A deep knowledge of printing theory and adherence to industry standards, including G7, GMI, GMP, SQF, and ISO, are essential to this role.

  • Supervise, train, and develop pre-press employees, performance reviews and delegating tasks.
  • Coordinate with the production and scheduling departments to manage workflow and meet print deadlines.
  • Lead department with culture building, supporting team work of subordinates and facilitate a productive team environment.
  • Oversee the entire pre-press workflow, from file submission to plate output, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Read and interpret job orders and specifications to process files correctly, ensuring layouts, impositions, and trapping, bleeds are precise.
  • Execute color management, including conversion of spot colors to expanded gamut process, curve creation and manipulation, for all offset printing and proofing systems.
  • Perform internal audits to verify conformance to ISO 9001, GMP policies and procedures, and take corrective action when necessary.
  • Ensure all processes and output devices are calibrated and maintained to meet or exceed the G7 specification for gray balance.
  • Establish and maintain high-quality standards for plate production for expanded gamut process and spot color printing.
  • Verify and document compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for a controlled and consistent production environment.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to consistently produce high-quality products.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation to enhance pre-press productivity.
  • Troubleshoot technical problems with files, equipment, and workflows.
  • Use industry-specific software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and workflow systems to process files.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of all pre-press equipment to guarantee quality, productivity, and safety.
  • Serve as a technical liaison between the production team, sales, and clients regarding file preparation and specifications.
  • Report department performance and unusual situations to upper management.
  • Communicate with vendors and suppliers related to pre-press materials and equipment.
  • A bachelor's degree in printing and graphic arts or relative work experience preferred.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on pre-press experience, including familiarity with offset printing fundamentals.
  • At least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience is required.
  • Expert knowledge of printing theory: Impositions, trapping, overprinting, resolution (DPI), dot gain, paper characteristics, and color theory.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard software: Adobe Creative Suite, PDF workflow, and prepress automation software.
  • Leadership skills: Proven track record of managing a team and achieving results.
  • Problem-solving abilities: Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve operational errors.
  • Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Continuous improvement: Familiarity with principles like Kaizen or Total Quality Management (TQM).
  • G7, GMP, and ISO standards
  • G7: This professional must ensure all pre-press and proofing systems are calibrated to meet the G7 methodology, which standardizes color appearance across different printing processes and substrates, resulting in a consistent visual match between proof and press sheet.
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices): Adherence to GMPs is essential for ensuring a controlled and contamination-free pre-press environment, especially for industries like packaging. This includes following strict protocols for cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and quality control.
  • ISO 9001 (Quality Management): The manager is responsible for conducting internal audits and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the pre-press department conforms to ISO 9001 mandates. This guarantees a systematic approach to maintaining and improving quality.
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