Prepress Manager at Eagle Web Press

1. Pupose of Position
   Manage Pre-Press / Platemaking Operations.

Contribute to manufacturing objectives for quality, productivity and service through appropriate incremental process improvements or re-engineering techniques as appropriate.

Identify where training is needed to develop the people in areas of responsibility and line up the necessary resources to insure that training is completed on a timely basis.

Understand, move towards and implement "pull" manufacturing system by developing and implementing empowered cells or work teams to attain world-class operations standards.

Assure best in class quality plates to manufacturing to facilitate quality printing.

1. Functional Responsibilities
   1. Provide a world class Pre-press operation to provide high quality plates for flexographic and lithographic printing (spot or four color process) as well as maintain high quality letterpress & dry offset plates.
   2. Manage and accept responsibility on a daily basis for all assigned personnel as they perform production-related tasks.
   3. Ensure proper equipment maintenance as related to safety, productivity, quality and service by leading the development and implementation of appropriate P.M. procedures and documentation to verify conformance.
   4. Conduct periodic internal audits to verify conformance to ISO 9001 policy, procedures and mandates. Take timely and appropriate corrective action to satisfy deviations found in audits.
   5. Develop and implement training programs to upgrade the skills of department associates, particularly those in entry-level positions.
   6. Work with Quality Assurance to ensure that quality products are produced on a consistent basis.
   7. Determine staffing requirements weekly and re-deploy resources during the week as needed to address any shifting manning needs or changes in priorities and scheduling.
   8. Using TQM principles, form teams and involve people to improve productivity, decrease lead times and attain customer quality requirements.
   9. Include safety considerations in monthly department meetings to raise awareness of people to perform their tasks in a consistently safe manner. Make sure that all safety rules are followed, accompanied by good housekeeping complemented by supervision of Utility people.
   10. Develop annual expense budgets, which accurately reflect costs and potential cost reductions in the future.
   11. Recommend and initiate cost reduction programs centered around capital improvements where ROI and pay back criteria are favorable.
   12. Manage operating budgets in assigned area(s) of responsibility and insure that expenses are incurred at acceptable levels and be prepared to explain any variances along with appropriate corrective actions.
   13. Develop specifications and process capability criteria as required by working closely with Tech Services, Manufacturing and Development Engineering.
2. Managerial Responsibilities
   1. Planning/Communicating
      1. Clarify responsibilities
      2. Formulate objectives
      3. Recommend budgets
      4. Evaluate capabilities and opportunities
      5. Plan and schedule programs and projects
   2. Executing/Operating
      1. Delegate responsibility
      2. Maintain morale of subordinates
      3. Direct and supervise activities
      4. Select and train subordinates
      5. Recommend wage or salary adjustments
   3. Measuring/Controlling
      1. Control expenditures
      2. Measure progress
      3. Review performance of subordinates
      4. Report results and unusual situations to immediate supervisor
3. Relationship Responsibilities
   1. Report to:
   2. Supervise:
      • Color Management Process / Film (all products) - Proof Output (charts) / Plate - Mounting Procedures (all products).
      • Equipment
      • Related software integration
      • Staff in Area(s)
   3. Coordinate with (major areas of internal liaison):
      • Production/Manufacturing, Planning, Technical Services, Accounting, Human Resources, Quality Control, Equipment & System Design, Maintenance, Developmental Engineering and Marketing.
   4. External relations (outside liaison):
      • All suppliers related to Pre-press supplies and raw materials.
      • Customers, Sales Force, Representatives of Service Providers.
4. Decision-Making Responsibilities
   1. Decide:
      • Purchase of supplies, work schedule, maintenance, equipment purchases, scheduling and staffing of equipment to meet customer requirements concerning quality and delivery.
      • Salary increases for subordinates.
      • Capital expenditures.
      • Personnel (hire/terminate).
   2. Recommend:
      • New methods and equipment
      • Manning
      • Budgets
      • Capital expenditures.
      • Cost reductions.
      • Quality improvements.
5. Criteria
   1. 4 year Printing & Graphic arts degree preferred.
   2. Five or more years Pre-press management experience.
   3. Five or more years Pre-press hands on experience.
   4. Experienced in GMP, Kaizan, TQM and ISO 9001 policies and procedures preferred.
   5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
   6. Team-oriented management style with demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills.
   7. Good planning and problem solving skills with proven track record in achieving results through or with other team members.
   8. Capable of communicating and working with people at all levels of the organization.
   9. Ability to read and understand financial accounting and manufacturing performance reports.
   10. Demonstrated innovation, creativity and decision making abilities.
   11. Flexible in relations with others and in the management of continuous change.