PrePress Print Production Manager

Miller Zell is looking for a Pre-Press Manager with G7 Color experience.

PRE-PRESS:

• Preflight client artwork to determine accuracy, omissions, or additional requirements.
• Takes high-resolution files and creates digital images to the client’s specifications.
• Creates and imposes press forms for hard/soft proofs, print, and finishing procedures.
• Maintains accuracy of assigned color profiles and file optimization.
• Maintains and archives digital files for storage.
• Artistic Sensibility and Technical Skill are desired.

POSITION SUMMARY: Shares responsibility with other production managers, who direct, organize, plan, and collaborate on all graphic production activities by performing the duties below personally or through other lead personnel. Responsible for the implementation of and adherence to all departmental policies, practices, and procedures. Responsible for training and overseeing the productivity and quality of the Pre-Press employees. Having the employees digitally prepares art file for print production/finishing, to meet customer specifications. Proficient with the color management and PDF workflow process. Operates within a Mac/Windows environment and other peripheral prepress equipment to complete job assignments. Ability to train employees in pre-flight related programs and G7 Color Management Software and tolls.

The following is a basic outline of responsibilities: With the ability to direct and organize graphic production activities by performing the duties below personally. Responsible for the implementation of and adherence to all departmental policies, practices, and procedures

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works collaboratively with other production managers to ensure sufficient supervisory presence in the plant at all times.
• Assigns specific duties as needed to individual personnel or temp workers, organizing the efficient flow of materials and work through the plant.
• Trains and supports the staff in their work, clarifying procedures, and coaching them to higher levels of success and capacity. Educates them on all aspects of their work including time sheets, work orders, load tickets, pallet labels, scheduling, and QA procedures, among others.
• Reinforces the goals of quality and increased productivity with all staff through positive reinforcement and a commitment to teaching others.
• Interprets and enforces company policies and safety regulations.
• Educates staff on the proper interpretation of job orders and assigns them to production personnel.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Continually monitors all operations and activities to ensure quality standards are met.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands and can perform activities of workers supervised.
• Checks product for accuracy, quality issues, and conformity with work order objectives.
• Reads and understands fully the work order and description of work to be completed.
• Determines what functions are required according to the written work order.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Supports the staff in their work, clarifying procedures, and coaching them to higher levels of success and capacity. Educates them on all aspects of their work including time sheets, work orders, load tickets, pallet labels, scheduling, and QA procedures, among others.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Knowledge of both Windows and MAC based software programs. (Prinergy, Preps, Adobe Suites, MS Office, E-Pace, Printflow, etc.)

Good verbal and written communication skills. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a digital & screen-printing environment is required. Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with color management tools is helpful. Knowledge of G-7 Color Management is a plus. Experience with ColorGate or Fiery XF RIPs is a plus as is experience with Inca or Vutek digital presses.

Miller Zell