Preprint Technical Graphics Manager Job at Menasha Packaging in i...
Menasha Packaging in - Neenah, WI, United States, 54956
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Preprint Technical Graphics Manager (Manufacturing)
Preprint Technical Graphics Manager (Manufacturing)
Key Responsibilities:
Product Ownership & Strategy
- Define and manage the roadmap for color management systems, print file workflows, and ink operations.
- Translate customer and business needs into technical requirements and process improvements.
- Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to enhance print quality, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
New Print File Leadership
- Lead the intake, technical review, and preparation of all new print files.
- Ensure files meet production specifications, color standards, and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with Prepress and Operations teams to optimize layouts and plate setups for wide-web flexographic printing.
Ink Room Management
- Oversee daily operations of the ink room, including ink formulation, mixing, inventory, and quality control.
- Establish specifications for inks and ensure inks are prepared to meet color targets, substrate requirements, and operational efficiency.
- Implement best practices for ink handling, storage, and waste reduction.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate and introduce new ink technologies.
Plate Room Management
- Oversee daily operations of the plate room, including plate manufacturing, inventory, and quality control.
- Establish specifications for inks and ensure inks are prepared to meet color targets, substrate requirements, and operational efficiency.
- Implement best practices for ink handling, storage, and waste reduction.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate and introduce new ink technologies.
Third-Party Supplier Management
- Manage relationships with third-party suppliers, including ink vendors, plate material/plate making partners and graphic technology providers.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
- Establish robust specifications for graphic suppliers (prepress and plates) to maximize operational performance and quality.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement new solutions.
Technical Sales Support
- Provide technical expertise to the Sales team during customer engagements, including proposals, demos, and troubleshooting.
- Assist in developing accurate quotes and specifications based on print and color requirements.
- Train sales staff in the technical aspects of print and color capabilities.
Color Management & Quality Assurance
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of color management systems (CMS).
- Ensure consistent color reproduction through calibration, profiling, and proofing.
- Approve color proofs and press samples to validate alignment with client expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between design, prepress, production, and sales to ensure seamless project execution.
- Partner with the Production and Operations Managers to align design intent with production capabilities.
- Collaborate with Continuous Improvement teams to evaluate new technologies and drive process enhancements.
Customer Experience & Issue Resolution
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to print quality or color issues.
- Implement corrective actions and communicate resolutions to internal teams and clients in conjunction with Quality Manager.
- Participate in customer press checks and quality approvals as needed.
Process Optimization & Innovation
- Develop and maintain SOPs for print file preparation, ink room operations, and color management.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in print, ink, and color management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Printing Technology, Graphic Arts, Engineering, or related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in flexographic printing, color management, or ink operations.
- Experience managing third-party suppliers and technical sales support.
- Strong knowledge of CMS tools, ink systems, proofing technologies, and color measurement.
- Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
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