Prepress Tech Manager

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Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future - and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're in this for the long haul.

Ready to build a career? It's time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Visual Impressions is adding a Pre-Press Tech Manager in Fenton, MO to help serve our customers' needs.

Your Shift:

• 1st Shift; Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Your Responsibilities:

• Supervise personnel who are performing prepress operations including facilitating, order processing, order entry, graphic arts, photo touch-up and creation of print ready artwork for Large Format Printing

• Responsible for leading and allocating work to personnel, as well as monitoring and evaluating their work for quality and ensuring adherence to set KPIs

• Prioritize and manage workflow to meet or exceed production and quality objectives for prepress production activities and cycle times by utilizing and implementing pre-press automation techniques

• Provide technical expertise, training, and production in various prepress software applications, including but not limited to Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, DaLim Twist, Enfocus Pitstop Server, Esko Phoenix Imposition Software

• Responsible for overseeing prepress automation by utilizing Production Job Management software (PJM)

• Assist team members with requests from both external and internal customers while working within established deadlines and processes

• Research, troubleshoot, and coordinate with manager / team on escalated customer issues, lost orders, rework, expedited orders, etc

• Regularly provide performance feedback, coaching, and documentation to support corrective actions to ensure development and to motivate positive behaviors

• Direct and participate in process improvement events using a variety of tools to include 5S and lean manufacturing techniques and include ongoing continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-5 years or related/relevant prepress experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills; must be able to drive change in a fast-paced, technical production process and exercise analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, when applicable, along with a high attention to detail

• Ability to distinguish colors and an understanding of color theory as it applies to large format printing

• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to provide clear, simple direction and delegate tasks

• Proficiency with Adobe software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office

• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing pre-press automation by using Pitstop Actions, Photoshop Actions, DaLim Twist and Esko or Prinergy Imposition software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Graphics Communication or equivalent advanced degree in Print Production preferred

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.