Prepress Supervisor

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Operations, The Prepress Supervisor provides the interface between the Customer Service Department and the press room/printing department and is responsible for day-to-day operations in the Prepress department. Supervises, motivates, and supports the staff daily, applying a team approach and maintaining open communication. Plans, schedules, strategizes, and oversees all production activities while continually building sales and maintaining profitability. Ensures all prepress work meets customer timeframe requirements. Works closely with other staff members to meet or exceed customer satisfaction and service.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment following operating instructions.
• Manage day-to-day activities for Prepress staff.
• Report and address conflicts within the Prepress department.
• Receive and manipulate digital files from all sources.
• Preflight and troubleshoot customer digital files.
• Prepare files for output to proof/plate.
• Layout/impose files on imposition templates and set press-specific settings.
• Output files to proofing device and/or Plate setter.
• Produce and verify all Digital Proofs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Troubleshoot RIP issues as required.
• Efficiently operate plating machines and software.
• Match plates with dockets and proofs.
• Troubleshoot Prinergy and/or imposition issues.
• Manage workflow for jobs with special requirements.
• Assist in producing assignments for assessing Prepress knowledge.
• Support recruitment initiatives.
• Respond to Prepress department customer inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of print production experience.
• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in graphic design/prepress.
• Proficient knowledge of professional prepress applications.
• General knowledge of utility programs.
• Adequate knowledge of Macintosh and Windows platforms.
• Ability to prepare files for output to proof and plate.
• Knowledge of Kodak Prinergy workflow.
• Experience in paste-up and book imposition.
• Thorough knowledge of PDF.
• Excellent language and communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Intensive computer work, sitting for up to 8 hours per day.
• Remote and in-office work as required.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 lbs.
• Moderate to loud noise level, exposure to ink and chemical fumes.
• Fast-paced environment with occasional schedule changes.
• Additional hours may be required based on operational needs.