Manager Pre-Press Digital Print

What we are looking for: 
The Large Format Manager Pre-Press Digital Print oversees end-to-end wide-format production and directly directs prepress department operations. This structural role includes managing daily production scheduling, supervising press technicians, performing exact color calibrations, and maintaining digital front-end RIP software and hardware systems. Beyond daily operational oversight, this leader is highly involved with driving technology innovation—actively researching, identifying, and implementing cutting-edge workflow automation, modern hardware upgrades, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate seamlessly blends technical mastery of large-format hardware and prepress workflows with strong team leadership and a forward-thinking mindset. 

What you will be doing: 

• Provide hands-on leadership and direct supervision of the Printing Department, including daily scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation 
• Oversee all production activities across Prepress, and Large Format operations 
• Collaborate with production teams to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency and throughput 
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve quality control standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and customer satisfaction 
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and that preventive maintenance schedules are followed 
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and ensure compliance with all safety procedures 
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members through training, feedback, and performance management 
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and improvement-driven work environment 
• Partner with HR on performance reviews, disciplinary actions, compliance matters, and employee development 
• Coordinate production reporting, data collection, physical inventory, and documentation 
• Uphold strong internal and external customer service standards 
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support business needs 

Who you are:  

• Minimum of 4 years of print production management experience 
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of Offset Printing, Digital Printing, and Large Format Printing 
• Strong understanding of production workflows, scheduling, and process optimization 
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to balance operational demands with people leadership and quality standards 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task. 
• Extensive knowledge of and detailed computer program skills related to all large format pre-press and press activities. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Will directly oversee the Press and Pre-press operators. 

Work Environment: Position operates in a regulated manufacturing print/mail production facility   

Physical Demands:   

• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours, with frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching 
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds 
• Perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced production environment 

Security Clearance: Amsive is a Federal Contractor, and this position may require government security clearance for certain projects. 

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.   

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Amsive, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please reach out to our team. 

Amsive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.  It is Amsive’s continuing policy to provide equal employment opportunity and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, marital status, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including (but not limited to) application for employment, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers, training, layoffs, rehires, termination of employment and all other terms and conditions of employment. 

​​All offers of employment with Amsive are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks, which may include criminal history, drug test, and reference verification, conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws. 

As part of the Company's equal employment opportunity policy, Amsive will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.