Offset Prepress Manager
Job Location:
Sturgis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Offset Prepress Manager
Location: Sturgis MI
HRforGrowth is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies evaluates and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions including final selection offer terms compensation and conditions of employment are made solely by the hiring organization.
Role Summary
Our client is a next-generation packaging platform delivering innovative high-impact solutions for leading consumer and healthcare brands. With a strong investment in advanced technologies sustainability and operational excellence they are building something bigger than packaging driven by performance quality and purpose.
We are seeking an experienced Offset Prepress Manager to lead prepress operations within a dynamic multi-platform print environment. This role is critical in ensuring best-in-class execution across premium packaging programs while driving innovation efficiency and continuous improvement.
The Offset Prepress Manager will oversee all prepress functions supporting offset flexographic and hybrid print technologies. This leader will play a key role in delivering exceptional visual quality maintaining strict color standards and enabling seamless production for complex high-end packaging.
Key Results Area
- Lead day-to-day prepress operations across offset flexographic and hybrid print platforms
- Ensure accurate file preparation including trapping color correction proofing and imposition
- Champion G7 color standards and a zero-defect quality mindset
- Partner cross-functionally with design sales and production teams to ensure flawless execution
- Drive automation and continuous improvement within prepress workflows
- Support premium brand standards ensuring packaging meets high-impact retail expectations
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency reduce waste and support sustainable production practices
- Manage and develop a high-performing prepress team in a fast-paced growth environment
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 5years of prepress experience within offset printing (packaging is a bonus)
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a production environment
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Esko workflows and prepress systems
- Experience supporting multi-platform print environments (offset flexo preferred)
- Deep understanding of color management proofing and print production standards
- Ability to thrive in a high-growth performance-driven culture
Work Environment
- Manufacturing/production environment with exposure to noise inks solvents paper dust and moving machinery
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses hearing protection and safety shoes as applicable
- Frequent standing walking reaching bending and lifting throughout the shift
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience and shift
- Shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift where applicable
- Comprehensive benefits package which may include medical dental vision 401(k) paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities for training cross-training and career growth
About HRforGrowth:
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
In its recruiting and search practices HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.
HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in its hiring decisions terms of employment and workplace practices.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Advatix is an efficient team of Supply Chain Experts with extensive experience in Fulfillment, logistics and global operations to help you in scaling business profitability.