Prepress Manager

About the role

Smartpress is looking for a strategic and solutions-focused leader to manage the daily operations and workflow of our Prepress department. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of technicians, optimizing work processes, balancing project loads across teams, and ensuring high-quality output that meets client and company standards. The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and team development, while also contributing to the department's long-term innovation through research, training, and strategic planning.

Shift

• Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Qualifications

• 2 Year Technical or Trade school diploma or certification, or bachelor degree in commercial Art or related field (required)
• 8 years minimum related experience in Prepress or wide digital format printing industry (required)
• Previous experience with print production software (required)
• 3 years minimum related experience in leadership of staff (required)
• Proven experience leading and influencing within a matrix-managed environment and across diverse teams
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Outlook, and other Prepress applications
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and business needs
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and workflow distribution across Prepress, Preflight, and Color teams to ensure efficiency and quality
• Manage team capacity by assigning projects based on workload and departmental priorities
• Evaluate and improve work processes, implement SOPs, and recommend operational enhancements
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance while fostering a high-performing team environment
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on project needs, color standards, and timelines
• Lead research and testing of new software, tools, and methods for print production innovation
• Monitor project progress and quality standards, troubleshooting issues and ensuring high service levels
• Develop documentation and training materials, and provide regular feedback and development opportunities for team members
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing updates, presentations, and strategic input
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align with company goals and continuously improve service delivery
• Perform miscellaneous projects and tasks as assigned by Management

Pay

• $83,900 - 105,000 annually

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs: Employee Stock Ownership Plan – 100% Employee-Owned
• 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment