Pre-Press Supervisor (53340)

Job Details

Job Location: South Windsor, CT

Salary Range: $78000.00 - $100000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Description

Get to know us.

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP), a growing U.S.- based packaging company and a market leader in the design, engineering and production of high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton and commercial printing products. MRP serves customers in various industries including consumer staples, food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, health, beauty and more. Check us out at !

How will you make an impact in this role?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pre-Press Supervisor to join our dynamic team. The Pre-Press Manager will be responsible for overseeing the pre-press department, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of print-ready files for production. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong technical expertise, knowledge of folding carton structures and the ability to manage a team effectively.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage and oversee the pre-press department, including scheduling, workflow, and personnel.
• Ensure all print-ready files are prepared accurately and meet the company's quality standards.
• Collaborate with the design and production teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to print and ensuring customer approved artwork is available to meet production requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any pre-press issues that may arise.
• Interact with clients about layouts and designs.
• Maintain and update pre-press equipment and software to ensure optimal performance.
• Train and mentor pre-press staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in pre-press technology and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

What does it take to be successful in this role?

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pre-press role in a related industry (i.e., industrial printing, folding carton or corrugated packaging, etc.)
• Strong technical knowledge of pre-press processes, including file preparation, color management, and proofing.
• Familiar with printing press capabilities, mandatory copy requirements, bar code capabilities, etc to ensure artwork is reproducible in a production requirement.
• Proficiency in pre-press software such as Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop, illustrator and design), Esko Software, and other relevant tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Requirements

Our teammates come from diverse backgrounds that help us innovate new possibilities daily. While the qualifications listed below are preferred, they are not required.

• 2+ years leading a team, preferably as a pre-press supervisor/manager or in a related role.
• Knowledge of G7 and GFI.
• Associate’s/bachelor's degree in graphic arts, printing technology, or a related field.

Why do we think you’ll love it here?

1. Our culture. We’re a team that is stronger together. We put safety first and believe that our people, customers, and investors are core to our success.
2. Competitive compensation. The posted base pay range for this position is based on a variety of complex factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position, other forms of compensation including performance bonuses may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
3. We’re big on benefits. Depending on the position, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of robust benefits such as:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• And more!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the position's duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Mill Rock Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Recruiting Agencies: Mill Rock Packaging does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.

Compensation details: 78000-100000 Yearly Salary

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