Pressroom Supervisor

Job Purpose:

The Pre-Press Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all pre-press activities
across multiple locations in the region, which include corrugated sheet plants and converting box plants.
The primary goal of this role is to ensure that all pre-press functions—such as artwork preparation, file
processing, and pre-production workflows—are executed efficiently, ensuring quality control and
alignment with production goals. The Pre-Press Supervisor will lead and manage a team of pre-press
technicians and graphic designers to ensure high-quality standards in the creation of corrugated
packaging products, including boxes, displays, and other custom packaging solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

1. Team Supervision & Leadership:
• Oversee Pre-Press Teams: Supervise and manage pre-press teams across multiple plant
locations (sheet plants and converting box plants) to ensure smooth and effective operations.
• Staff Development & Training: Provide ongoing training and professional development to prepress
operators, graphic designers, and technicians on industry best practices, software tools, and equipment used in corrugated packaging design and production.
• Performance Management: Monitor the performance of team members, provide feedback, and conduct regular performance reviews.

2. Pre-Press Process Management:
• Artwork Review & Preflight: Ensure that all artwork files (digital designs, graphics, logos) are preflighted
and meet the technical requirements for printing, including checking for resolution, color profiles, file formats, and font issues.
• File Preparation: Manage the preparation of artwork and digital files for corrugated packaging
products, ensuring that files are correctly formatted and ready for production.
• Standardize Workflows: Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for prepress
workflows to improve consistency and reduce errors across all plants.
• Maintain Version Control: Ensure that correct and updated versions of artwork are used in production runs to avoid errors or reprints.

3. Coordination with Production & Design Teams:

• Liaison with Designers and Production Managers: Act as the key point of contact between design
teams, pre-press departments, and production managers to ensure that designs are feasible for
manufacturing and that production timelines are met.
• Collaborate with Production Teams: Ensure designs are optimized for the corrugating, printing,
and converting processes, maintaining quality standards while optimizing material usage.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues that arise with artwork, design, or production processes (e.g., color inconsistencies, print defects, or alignment issues).

4. Quality Control & Process Optimization:
• Pre-Press Quality Assurance: Ensure that all pre-press work meets the quality requirements for the final product, including printing quality, die-cut accuracy, and adherence to customer
specifications.
• Implement Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas of improvement in the pre-press
workflow and collaborate with other departments to implement improvements, reduce waste, and
enhance production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot Technical Problems: Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of any technical
issues with artwork files, printing processes, or equipment malfunctions.
 

5. Equipment & Software Management:
• Software Expertise: Ensure that the pre-press team is proficient in software tools like Adobe
Illustrator, ArtPro, Flexo, CAD software for corrugated design, and other pre-press tools.
• Hardware Oversight: Supervise the proper functioning of pre-press equipment (e.g., computers,
printers, proofing devices, and plates) across multiple plants. Work with maintenance teams to
ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated properly.
• Technology Upgrades: Stay updated on the latest industry software, technology, and trends in
pre-press and packaging design to ensure that the plant uses the most efficient and effective
tools.

6. Production Scheduling & Workflow Management:
• Monitor Production Schedules: Coordinate the pre-press production schedule to ensure that
artwork is prepared and approved on time, meeting deadlines for the production floor.
• Prioritize Projects: Prioritize pre-press work based on customer demands, production schedules,
and complexity of the artwork or packaging design.
• Manage Workflow: Oversee the workflow of pre-press tasks to ensure smooth transitions
between design, pre-press, and production teams, minimizing downtime and bottlenecks.

7. Customer & Vendor Relations:
• Customer Interaction: Occasionally interact with customers to ensure the pre-press designs meet
their specifications and provide solutions to any design or artwork-related issues.
• Vendor Liaison: Manage relationships with external vendors (e.g., graphic design agencies, software vendors) to ensure that all materials and resources needed for pre-press are available and up to standard.

8. Reporting & Documentation:
• Pre-Press Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of all pre-press processes, including artwork approvals, changes, and any issues encountered during the preparation stages.• Reporting to Senior Management: Provide regular updates to senior management about prepress
performance, quality control issues, resource requirements, and team performance across all plants in the region.

Skills and Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a pre-press or printing role, with at least 2-3 years of
supervisory or managerial experience in a corrugated manufacturing or packaging plant.
• Knowledge of Corrugated Packaging: Familiarity with the corrugated manufacturing process,
including the creation of boxes, displays, and packaging.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in pre-press software (Adobe Creative Suite, ArtPro, CAD for
corrugated designs, Flexo technology, etc.), and understanding of print production processes
such as flexographic printing, die-cutting, and embossing.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing teams across multiple
locations.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing artwork files, quality control, and ensuring
that all pre-press files meet production requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve technical and design issues before they
impact production.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are
met and resources are used efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with crossfunctional
teams and customers.
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Print Technology, Packaging Design, or a related field.
• Experience in Multiple Locations: Experience managing or supervising pre-press activities across
multiple production sites or regions.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in pre-press or printing technology (e.g., G7 Certification,
Flexographic Printing Certification).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma: Familiarity with lean principles or process
optimization techniques to improve efficiency.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Work Environment: The position is typically based in a corrugated manufacturing plant or
converting box plant, and the supervisor may need to commute/travel between multiple locations
within the region.
• Physical Requirements: Some travel between plants may be required, and the role may involve
occasional lifting or moving of materials. The work environment can be noisy and involve the use
of heavy machinery.
• Working Hours: Full-time position, may require

Work Experience:

Education:

● No Education Preferences

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.