Prepress Production Supervisor

Artemax•New Berlin, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Press Supervisor manages the Art Department Team ensuring high-quality and timely graphic art in support of Artemax’s end products. This position renders art that satisfies customer needs, supports production requirements in terms of both timing and quality and ensures consistent company branding.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in a print manufacturing environment combined with previous supervisory experience.
Strong to exceptional verbal and written communication is essential to this role.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and a diverse customer base.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general communication.
Strong intrapersonal skills ability to communicate verbally, face-to-face and digitally.
Listening skills are mandatory to ensure processes and orders are being followed and ultimately customer is completely satisfied with sales outcome.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematical and potential algebraic computations.
Knowledge digital graphic programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom or Artifi.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues for both software and hardware concerns.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with regular collaboration, minimal supervision and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the Prepress team
Coordinates and enhances all processes related to the Prepress Department
Manages prepress workflow and assignments
Ensures quality assurance standards are consistently being obtained
Manages productivity metrics and responsible for maintaining a weekly performance scorecard
Develops backup for all positions to ensure smooth operation of the Art Department at all times
Reviews, recommends change, layout and approves design proofs for wristband imaging
Maintains template consistency for file quality for both print and electronic media
Produces, corrects and outputs plates/file for offset and digital presses
Creates and reviews proofs prior to final product/production
Prioritizes and aides in time management of team to ensure all deadlines are met
Understands the use of colors, inks, paper qualities and prepress processes
Identify and prioritize Company Improvement opportunities
Facilitate Kaizen Events
Document and sustain Operations SOP’s
All employees are required to contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction and understand that every role contributes to the success of our business by the satisfaction of our customers
Perform all other duties as directed by management