Pre-Press Supervisor

Everett, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2024
POSITION TITLE
Pre-Press Supervisor
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS & WORK HOURS
Exempt, Full-Time
In-Person, Mon-Fri
 
 
GET TO KNOW US
Come be a part of the #1 FASTSIGNS location globally, right here in Everett!

Who are we? We are an employee rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics.  We believe a team like we've built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers - that's why we've made "improve life, together" our purpose.

What do we do here? We deliver visual communication solutions - we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists.  We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people.  We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team.

We are looking for a passionate co-worker, great communicator and an excellent person to be a critical part of our team; someone special to take REALLY good care of our craft and customer.  Here at FASTSIGNS, we have high expectations for customer obsession and company culture. We have chosen a culture of – 
  • Communication (the key to our success)
  • Performance (help us grow as individuals and as an organization)
  • Kindness (a place where everyone can thrive) as the foundation on which to build
Creating this type of workplace takes hard work and dedication from everyone involved, but we are committed to the process.
 
We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it. 
 
POSITION SUMMARY
Do you have experience managing high-leverage graphic production projects from beginning to end?  Do you have the leadership skills to organize a team of production designers/pre-press operators in a fast-paced production environment? Do you have the soft skills to communicate efficiently between multiple departments to achieve a common goal? 

Then you may have found your next home! 
 
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Determining and maintaining best practices within the Pre-Press team.
  • Overseeing, motivating, supporting, and providing guidance to Pre-Press team staff.
  • Holding regular 1:1 meetings with Pre-Press team staff.
  • Ensure the pre-press team remains on schedule daily by coordinating with design and production contacts as well as within the pre-press team.
  • Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting deliverables.
  • Developing and maintaining a workflow policy to delegate assignments to Pre-Press team staff.
  • Work with members of other departments to develop product builds and file preparation that satisfies the customer’s needs.
  • Identify work order errors and product build issues and advise adjustments to relevant team members.
  • Set up print files for production. An average of 8-12 jobs/day. 
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred).
  • Graphic and production design experience.
  • The desire and skills necessary to mentor and support a developing (yet talented) team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in or interaction with the signage industry
  • Experience working with production processes (proofing, prototyping, color matching, etc.). 
  • Knowledge of sign materials and substrates.
  • Experience building templates, creating file structures, and standardizing design practices, (Do you like Lean or “continuous improvement” workflows? Are you always pushing for better practices?)
BENEFITS & WAGES
  • $68,000-$80,000 (depending on experience)
  • Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Various voluntary insurance benefits including short-term disability, life ad&d, critical illness, accident
  • Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 15 days per year
  • 7 paid holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan participation after one year of employment
 
IS THIS YOU?
Please send us a resume, portfolio, and please answer the following question in your cover letter: "What Pantone color are you and why?"

We can accommodate both PC nerds or Mac activists.
 
 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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