Prepress Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Digital Department (Prepress) Manager 

 

Super Color Digital has been successfully developing graphic solutions for over a quarter century. Our unique displays and innovative solutions are highly regarded within the retail, design and advertising industries, and our products continue to shine within the printing community. With production locations coast to coast, we continue to be one of the largest grand-format printing companies in the nation. 

We believe that every question has a solution, and we are determined to find it for our clients. Our passion for graphic technology has inspired us to integrate creativity, design, and technique to develop the best, most sophisticated products. Our production facilities operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, so our clients can rest easy knowing they are in reliable hands. 

Super Color Digital is driven for excellence, with our unparalleled customer service, competitive prices, premium quality products and materials, and on-time delivery of every project. 

 

Reports To: 

This position reports directly to: Director of Operations 

This position works closely with: Digital, Preflight, Color and Production Managers 

This position also functions for: Digital and Preflight 

 

Job Summary: 

Employees who manage the Digital/Graphics Department are responsible for ensuring that files moving on into Production are correct and that all necessary adjustments have been made. They are in charge of coordinating a workflow that promotes Work Orders being finished at the correct time. The Digital Department Manager must be looking ahead planning for future Work Orders as well. Constant and informative communication must occur with the Production Managers and all issues with Digital, Preflight or Color Management must be resolved by this employee in accordance with other managers. 

 

Job Duties: 

• Prepare reports, spreadsheet and/or daily updates for Director of Operations 

• Carry out Production flow from Preflight to Printing 

• Provide updates on the status of Work Orders 

• Track multiple projects in a fast-paced environment 

• Maintain and update standard operating procedures in Digital department 

• Ensure that Preflight is completed within four hours of receiving the Work Order 

• Maintain protocols for secured graphic projects 

• Oversee all daily requirements and scheduling for next shift 

• Train personnel on Digital workflow with the ability to lead, coach and inspire a team to excel and meet deadlines 

• Communicate frequently with Production Managers and department leads regarding current Work Orders 

• Check that all information regarding Work Order is correct before accepting job, make sure that employees perform duties perfectly and check that all information is correct regarding Work Order/Lasers before giving the job to the next stage of Production 

 

Job Competencies: 

• Keen sense of urgency 

• Common Sense 

• Ability to recommend and implement solutions to problems with Production 

• Energized and ready to grow with an outstanding organization 

• Meticulous attention to detail, effective planning and organizational skills 

• Highly time conscientious 

• Must lead by example 

• Understand the basics of industrial Safety, health and environmental impacts and proactively affect the Production staff 

• Must have strong people skills, and the ability to motivate and promote teamwork 

• Ability to plan and implement improvements 

• Ability to identify and anticipate production and operation needs 

• Have strong printing knowledge of Vutek and Press Vu capabilities 

• Have a good color eye and the ability to see inaccuracies in color on a file 

• Willingness to learn new and emerging technologies 

• Ability to resolve problems, document all issues and put best practices in place to prevent future problems 

• Firm grasp of computer/graphics terminology 

 

Qualifications: 

• Associate or BA degree in related field, Graphic Preflight preferred 

• 4+ years in related Preflight field; Knowledge of Preflight delivery formats 

• 5+ years of management in the graphics industry 

• Minimum 7 years’ experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Creative Suite 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Strong knowledge of file ripping software, media storage and ICC profiles 

• Proficiency in all aspects of PC/MAC-based computers 

• Ability to coordinate and implement efficient scheduling to meet deadlines 

• Available by company cell phone during off hours 

 

Safety Requirements: 

• Ability to sit throughout shift and look at a Work Order on a computer screen for long periods, without straining