Print Production Manager

Crown Equipment Corporation - New Bremen, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

New Bremen, OH

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Print Production Manager to oversee the prepress and print production processes. As a leading innovator in forklift and material handling equipment, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers. The Print Production Manager will be responsible for operating both conventional and digital prepress equipment to prepare files for printing, whether in-house or through outside vendors. This role requires the development of print production schedules to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. The successful candidate will conduct daily reviews of the print schedule to align with overall department priorities and will collaborate with print operators and bindery personnel to establish production requirements before project designs are finalized. Additionally, the Print Production Manager will be responsible for archiving plates, approved press proofs, and maintaining the print file database. This position also involves overseeing system updates and processes related to the department's pre-press software, as well as maintaining the project management system to ensure the accuracy of production and reproduction of jobs. As the Quality lead for the print and fulfillment teams, the Print Production Manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of print production. This role requires a strong understanding of layout and imposition, as well as working knowledge of color correction techniques and various printing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional and digital prepress equipment to prepare files for printing either in-house or by outside vendors.
• Develop print production schedules to help ensure delivery of projects on time and on budget.
• Daily review of print schedule to ensure alignment of overall department priorities.
• Work with print operators and bindery personnel to plan and set production requirements before project design is completed.
• Responsible for archiving plates, approved press proofs, and the print file database.
• Oversee the system updates, use and processes associated with the department's pre-press software.
• Maintain the project management system to ensure accuracy of production and reproduction of jobs.
• Serve as the Quality lead for the print and fulfillment teams, including leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Marketing or Business or equivalent experience is required.
• At least 5 years' prior experience in the pre-press and print production fields.
• Strong understanding of layout and imposition is preferred.
• Working experience with Macintosh hardware and software such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, Photoshop and similar software is necessary.
• Must have working knowledge of current standard color correction techniques.
• Familiarity with imposition (Preps) and RIP software (Apogee X) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of plate making, offset printing and digital printing processes are necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement