Prepress Supervisor

About the role

From machine operators to maintenance technicians to quality inspectors, our teams help protect what matters most—making everyday life safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of the prepress department, including workflow optimization and cost reduction
• Oversee press check color matching to ensure consistent quality standards
• Configure new artwork to maximize press efficiency and run capability
• Implement and maintain press characterization profiles that accurately define capabilities and match contract proofs
• Monitor and manage plate and sleeve inventory, ensuring timely replacements
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to develop profitable pricing strategies
• Partner with Plant Manager, Production Manager, and customer-facing teams to ensure seamless production workflow
• Supervise, coach, and develop prepress plate mounters and coordinators
• Create and implement performance metrics that drive accountability and excellence
• Lead problem-solving initiatives that address production challenges
• Cultivate a team environment that balances quality standards with productivity goals
• Make timely, effective decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• Analyze production metrics, prepress distortions, ITR calculations, repeat to cutoff and metric to imperial calculations
• Use data to evaluate process performance and support decision-making

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in manufacturing environment
• 7+ years of comprehensive prepress experience with deep technical knowledge
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field preferred but not required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access) and production-related reporting tools
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality standards, and continuous improvement tools (5S, MDI, SOC, etc.)
• Proficiency with charts, graphs, and basic forecasting models preferred

Skills

• Ability to make timely, effective decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to analyze production metrics, prepress distortions, ITR calculations, repeat to cutoff and metric to imperial calculations
• Use data to evaluate process performance and support decision-making

Benefits

• Starting Salary: Wages ranging from $34.00+ per hour, dependent on experience
• Total Rewards: Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Holiday Pay
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities across 15+ facilities

Pay

Starting Salary: Wages ranging from $34.00+ per hour, dependent on experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Day Shift. Availability to be on-call.