Job Summary:

Oversee the Prepress department’s day to day tooling and ink operations along with long term goals. Coordinate projects and services for Sales and Production.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the day to day operations of the Prepress and Ink departments
• Work with the Director of Design to strive for continuous departmental improvement
• Manage the inventory of ink, plates and dies local and off-site.
• Work with Sales and Graphics in developing artwork that will work successful in our plant
• Work with outside vendors in obtaining competitive pricing for our consumables.
• Mentor Prepress staff in expanding their Prepress skills.
• Manage people

Other Functions:

• • Set up and train printing staff on ink, plate, die handling, and proper printing techniques

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Graphic Communication B.S.  Or minimum of five years in Prepress production supervision.  Degree preferred
• Proficiency in the following computer software: Windows O.S. Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of flexographic and offset printing methods.
• Knowledge of rotary and flatbed die cutting methods.

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

Windows based computer system, copy/ fax.  X Rite color management software and probes. pH and viscosity, slide angle and rub testing equipment. Anilox Roll scanning microscope and software.  Various hand tools.

Working Conditions:

Mixed Office and production floor environment. Occasional travel to customer and suppliers.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.

York Container participates in E-Verify.