PRE-PRESS MANAGER

Reporting to the General Manager: Print Production, the Pre-Press Manager will be responsible for administration and implementation of all Digital initiatives. 

Focus Areas:

Planning, implementing and managing daily operations.

Report Writing.

Key performance areas

Planning, implementing and managing daily operations:

• Setting up print files with required bleeds, colour adjustments and schemes according to substrates sizes.
• Knowledge of setting up print files along with the accompanying cut files for digital plotting machines.
• Knowledge of cardboard ''point of sale’ display systems.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment a must.
• Editing and retouching of colour prints to match supplied Epsons
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve (creatively if required) any printing snags or issues which typically arise in a fast paced printing environment.
• Proof checking, proof reading the digital work conducted by the department before printing.
• Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managing the Digital/Pre-press department. 

Report writing:

• Compile monthly reports.

• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Present production reports to board members.

Essential and Mandatory Requirements

• Matric.
• Qualification in Print Production Management or related field.
• Min. 5 years working experience as a Pre-press Manager.
• Qualified DTP/pre-press operator with a minimum of five years'' DTP/repro experience gained within a print manufacture - large format digital printing/similar print environment
• Fine Art experience
• Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• At least 7 – 10 years’ experience in the Print/Digital Field.
• Experience working with various Print Information Systems.
• Able to work independently.
• Advanced Excel.

• Valid Driver’s licence.

Preferred skills and experience

• Interpersonal relationships, discretion and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment laws.
• Experience of report writing utilising excel, word and power point.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Extensive knowledge in printing processes and techniques.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience of using effective Print/Digital Information Systems.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Peoples Management skills.
• Conflict handling skills.
• Computer literacy.