Prepress Manager - Technical Project Management

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE : WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly.

Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.

Prepress Manager - Technical Project Management Lithia Springs, GA

The opportunity :

The purpose of the Prepress Manager role is to serve as a first-level team leader for prepress graphic support staff charged with intake and preparation of production ready artwork to facilitate the production and use of photopolymer printing plates for large format preprint flexographic printing.

How you will impact WestRock :

• Schedules, Prioritizes and organizes daily workload of Graphics Department
• Lead, supervise, and coach the preprint prepress graphic support staff
• Develop and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Team members and Management to develop corrective actions / solutions to customer issues, gaps or refinement in process.
• Collaborate with print site and plate production to resolve print issues
• Review and correct any art quoting / pricing issues
• Interacts daily with Prepress Specialists, Project Management, Plate Production and Management
• Track results towards established goals, prepare and submit reports as required
• Perform audits of work instruction procedures
• Interview, hire, train, coach and develop employees
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance
• Ensure staffing needs / requirements are met
• Assure that on a daily basis all company standards and Customer Commitments are met
• Work Safely at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist anywhere needed

What you need to succeed :

• Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Package / Graphic Design or related field Preferred
• Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Mac Experience Required
• 5+ years experience with Flexographic printing and plates required
• Exhibits core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence.
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of prepress capabilities and processes
• Experience in management / print industry
• Experience in preflighting of graphic files for plate production
• Experience at working with converting sites preferred
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent time management skills - ability to be proactive and acknowledge priority
• Knowledge of production capabilities and other department operations
• Ability to resolve conflicts and develop teamwork
• Ability to work independently Self Starter

What we offer :

• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.