Elk Grove Graphic Department
Graphic Department Manager
- Manages GCs’ and PrePress Assistant’s schedules and daily tasks.
- Manages all projects through Graphic Department.
- Works with GCs to ensure files are separated correctly.
- Communicates to Customer and Customer Prepress Vendors.
- Attends all meetings that are Customer Facing.
- Manage and take action on all EGV Graphic related emails.
- Participate and Communicate graphic activity and Quality numbers at internal Sonoco Meetings.
- Graphic Commercialization and Quality Meetings (internal Sonoco and external SGS).
- Maintain and implement Sonoco Graphic Specs, Workflows and Procedures.
- Trains and Refreshes GCs and Admin as needed.
- Ensure Graphic/Plate Billing is captured and collected.
- Follow up on Vendor Quality/CARs.
- Follow up on Internal Quality/CARs and maintain department corrective actions.
- Field all Press, Quality Dept and Technical Rep requests for Graphics.
- Research/Troubleshoot, Seek Approval where needed and implement.
- Schedule and Run Virtual and Onsite Customer Press Approvals.
- Manage Global Vision expectation and KPIs
Graphic Department Manager
Looking for an experienced Flexo PrePress Technician/Manager with a proven track record in supporting a fast-paced work environment.
Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience of Flexo process work (3-5 years)
- Color separation output ability as well as thorough knowledge of prepress.
- Color management experience.
- Macintosh OS / Windows atmosphere
- Thorough knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Software
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Objectively evaluates employee performance and trains/coaches to improve area performance.
- Ability to trouble shoot Prepress, Plate, and Press opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Work with electronic files from customers to manipulate, edit and process them for printing.
- Preflight and problem solves files (Ensure all customer specifications are met. Analyzes files for fonts, images, color and printability)
- Quality assurance of all Graphic Purchase Orders, PDF proofs / files / plates from internal and external prepress vendors.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions.
- Communicate effectively with all departments to ensure work continuity.
- Respond to inquiries and complaints from internal and external customers.
- Organize job flow and customer needs.
- Maintain equipment and schedule maintenance of equipment (computers and printers)
- Helps ensure all policies for the company are followed.
- All other duties assigned by management.
