Offset & Prepress Operations Director

About the Company

At CastlePierce, we are a fifth-generation family business with over 135 years of experience in brand-packaging and printing for consumer products. We specialize in offering a wide range of packaging solutions, including flexible packaging and pouches, roll stock, rigid set-up boxes, paperboard, and APET plastic folding cartons. Our commitment to quality, brand integrity, and innovative packaging embellishments sets us apart in the industry.

About the Role

Are you an organized and goal driven professional and able to manage multiple priorities at once? Do you thrive on finding solutions and have strong attention to detail? CastlePierce is in growth mode and is seeking an experienced Prepress and Offset Operations Director. This role plays a vital part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the prepress and offset printing department as well as finding areas of improvement. The Prepress and Offset Operations Director is responsible for managing workload amongst Prepress team members as well as ensuring the production schedule is executed in the offset press department. This role is integral to the prepress and offset press departments’ success and growth and must ensure both departments are working in tandem. With a focus on speed to market and a strong family culture, our employees work in a friendly environment dedicated to growth and success. Due to our collaborative work environment, this is an onsite position.

What will I do in this role?

• Review all pending work orders and assign for completion, based on due dates.
• Coordinate and execute production schedules by executing machines and personnel assignments.
• Assign tasks within the departments to facilitate production and ensure that all employees are working and productive.
• Train new and subordinate employees in the processes and procedures of the department.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for department processes.
• Offer technical support to customers to assist in creating usable files, as requested by sales or account services.
• Oversee equipment to ensure proper operation and timely maintenance both in prepress and offset presses.
• Assist with setting machine standards.
• Maintain contact with software suppliers to ensure up to date status of licenses and program versions.
• Explore and implement process improvements.
• Be consistent in exhibiting a positive reflection of the Castle Pierce culture and values.

What do I need in order to be successful in this role?

• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe photoshop, Esko prepress software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Detail-oriented, goal-driven, and punctual with deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in printing industry.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience with prepress processes and systems.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience successfully leading and developing teams.

Great benefits for you and your family!

• 401K Plan & 401K matching
• Medical insurance plan
• Health savings account
• Dental benefit plan
• Vision plan
• Life insurance & ADD
• Short & long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness benefits
• A close-knit team environment
• Casual dress code
• Paid time off and up to 10 paid holidays to promote a work-life balance
• Employee appreciation activities

Equal Opportunity Statement

CastlePierce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance

Experience:

• prepress: 7 years (Required)
• offset printing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person