Pre-Press Department Manager

TOPPAN Packaging Americas•Hickory, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

What you'll be doing: Manage the Pre-Press Dept. to include the following: Quality assurance of all Prepress needs (Graphics, Plates and Press Expectations) Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions. Communicate effectively with all departments to ensure work continuity. Respond to inquiries and complaints from internal and external customers. Maintain equipment and schedule maintenance of equipment Ability to trouble shoot Prepress, Plate, and Press opportunities. Ability to evaluate employee performance and train & coach others to improve area performance Global Vision Scanning as required Manage Graphics Dept. to include the following: Manage the Graphic Dept Manager and Graphic Technician roles/responsibilities. Communicate with Prepress Vendors/Suppliers as needed Enforce Dept SOPs Manage Mounting Dept. to include the following: Order/Communicate with Plate and machine vendors as needed Maintain Equipment PM Schedule Maintain/Enforce Dept SOPs Establish a Plate Inventory System Track Plate KPIs: Remake Reasons, longevity, quality Global Vision Scanning as required. Oversee and troubleshoot the pre-flight process to include the following: Create a Preflight Process and Maintain SOP Review the Schedule to the Jobs to verify: Radius Job matches GMS, stepped PDF, color expectations available (GMG, drawdowns, etc.) Plates available Efficient Color Rotation Working with the Press Dept: Press Run conditions are created and maintained to include Color sequence, expectations, aniloxes needed. Verify Anilox Inventory/Maintenance Work with Scheduling to optimize schedule for back-to-back runs/families This position is located out of Hickory, NC facility and 100% onsite We’d love to hear from you if: Leadership Experience – 1-2 years Education Level – Associate degree (or equivalent education) and sufficient technical training and/or equivalent work experience. Experience with Specific IT Systems, software – Microsoft Office Strong hands-on experience of Flexo process work (3-5 years) Flexo print and plate experience Pre-Press, Plate and Press troubleshooting experience Our Thermoformed and Flexible Packaging business serves North America, Latin America and Europe with 22 locations. We create and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions. Our customers span the food, retail, and medical sectors. Our packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications including snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee, and pet food. We are committed to responsible packaging that protects products and supports a healthier planet. Our Vision Change the World through Packaging Innovation Our Mission Foster a society focused on well-being and sustainability, while safeguarding our planet for future generations, through the continuous development of innovative packaging solutions that explore cutting-edge materials and technologies. TOPPAN Privacy Policy

Requirements

Leadership Experience – 1-2 years
Education Level – Associate degree (or equivalent education) and sufficient technical training and/or equivalent work experience
Experience with Specific IT Systems, software – Microsoft Office
Strong hands-on experience of Flexo process work (3-5 years)
Flexo print and plate experience
Pre-Press, Plate and Press troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

Manage the Pre-Press Dept.
Quality assurance of all Prepress needs (Graphics, Plates and Press Expectations)
Work on multiple projects simultaneously
Read and comprehend complex instructions
Communicate effectively with all departments to ensure work continuity
Respond to inquiries and complaints from internal and external customers
Maintain equipment and schedule maintenance of equipment
Trouble shoot Prepress, Plate, and Press opportunities
Evaluate employee performance and train & coach others to improve area performance
Global Vision Scanning as required
Manage Graphics Dept.
Manage the Graphic Dept Manager and Graphic Technician roles/responsibilities
Communicate with Prepress Vendors/Suppliers as needed
Enforce Dept SOPs
Manage Mounting Dept.
Order/Communicate with Plate and machine vendors as needed
Maintain Equipment PM Schedule
Maintain/Enforce Dept SOPs
Establish a Plate Inventory System
Track Plate KPIs: Remake Reasons, longevity, quality
Global Vision Scanning as required
Oversee and troubleshoot the pre-flight process
Create a Preflight Process and Maintain SOP
Review the Schedule to the Jobs to verify: Radius Job matches GMS, stepped PDF, color expectations available (GMG, drawdowns, etc.) Plates available Efficient Color Rotation
Working with the Press Dept: Press Run conditions are created and maintained to include Color sequence, expectations, aniloxes needed
Verify Anilox Inventory/Maintenance
Work with Scheduling to optimize schedule for back-to-back runs/families