Production Prepress Manager

Garner, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development

Overview

Were looking for a Prepress Manager to lead our end-to-end file preparation and workflow automation efforts across multiple growing lines of business: commercial printing election ballot print production/layout and regulated high-volume variable data print production. This position blends hands-on technical execution with process ownership ideal for someone experienced in digital prepress variable-data workflows and automation systems.

This is a highly technical and strategic role focused on driving automation from customer file upload through to press-ready output with minimal manual touchpoints while managing file integrity compliance and system optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Workflow Automation & Prepress Management

Own and evolve automated file preparation pipelines from customer upload through to press queues via prepress software hot folders and RIPs.
Utilize Enfocus PitStop Server and Enfocus Switch (or alternate) for automated preflighting file corrections and routing logic.
Manage existing programming architecture and improve upon the structures in place.
Build and manage digital press imposition workflows (no offset required) ensuring layout accuracy and press-readiness for cut-sheet and roll-fed equipment.
Ensure all production files are standardized version-controlled and optimized for multiple production lines locations and technologies.
Identify automation opportunities between job intake imposition and press submission.

Variable Data & Regulated Output

Process data-driven jobs using incoming files (CSV Excel XML) to generate variable output.
Manage templates logic and rules for variable-data jobs across both commercial and regulated print applications.
Handle sensitive content and file security including data QC SFTP intake and secure folder structures.
Interface with customer service and data teams to ensure personalized output meets logic naming and layout requirements.

Required Experience

5 years in digital prepress or variable data print workflow management.

Expert knowledge of PDF workflows preflighting and tools like PitStop Server.

Experience with Enfocus Switch or similar to automate tasks routing hotfolders or data merges.

Familiarity with digital imposition (EFI Ultimate Impostrip or similar) for toner/inkjet workflows.

Comfortable working with data files and logic-driven template systems for personalized output.

Excellent organization and task management with a strong focus on file accuracy and repeatability.

Preferred (but not required)

Experience using XMPie for variable template creation and data integration.

Understanding of secure or regulated workflows such as healthcare elections or financial print.

Familiarity with PSL (Print Service Layout or similar markup for digital press workflows).

Ability to troubleshoot automation scripts XML structures or rule-based logic (e.g. within Switch or XMPie).

Exposure to digital press environments (Canon Prisma Fiery Onyx etc.).

What We Offer

A technically hands-on role in a fast-paced multi-division print environment.

Varied product lines to affect change efficiency.

Key ownership over workflow decisions software platforms and production efficiency.

Access to modern tools and production technology.

Competitive pay benefits and growth opportunities within a family-owned company that values innovation.

At AlphaGraphics we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out looking for that next great growth opportunity or seeking a change we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management sales operations print signs design and marketing. Join us with or without experience and we will succeed together as a team!

We invite EVERYONE to apply!

*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview hire manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.

Required Experience:

Manager

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingBonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryFree food & snacksHealth insurancePaid time offTraining & developmentOverviewWere looking for a Prepress Manager to lead our end-to-end file preparation and workflow automation efforts across multiple growing li...