Pre Press Manager

YORK CONTAINER CO•Springettsbury Township, PA

About The Position

Oversee the Prepress department’s day to day tooling and ink operations along with long term goals. Coordinate projects and services for Sales and Production. Essential Job Functions: Manage the day to day operations of the Prepress and Ink departments Work with the Director of Design to strive for continuous departmental improvement Manage the inventory of ink, plates and dies local and off-site. Work with Sales and Graphics in developing artwork that will work successful in our plant Work with outside vendors in obtaining competitive pricing for our consumables. Mentor Prepress staff in expanding their Prepress skills. Manage people Other Functions: Set up and train printing staff on ink, plate, die handling, and proper printing techniques In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Degree in Graphic Communication B.S. Or minimum of five years in Prepress production supervision. Degree preferred
Proficiency in the following computer software: Windows O.S. Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of flexographic and offset printing methods.
Knowledge of rotary and flatbed die cutting methods.

Responsibilities

Manage the day to day operations of the Prepress and Ink departments
Work with the Director of Design to strive for continuous departmental improvement
Manage the inventory of ink, plates and dies local and off-site.
Work with Sales and Graphics in developing artwork that will work successful in our plant
Work with outside vendors in obtaining competitive pricing for our consumables.
Mentor Prepress staff in expanding their Prepress skills.
Manage people
Set up and train printing staff on ink, plate, die handling, and proper printing techniques
exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers
maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
demonstrate a positive attitude
communicate effectively with co-workers and clients
work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
maintain good attendance by working when and where directed
work safely in compliance with all safety policies
respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible
exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible
perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time