Prepress Supervisor

GPA Printing

Job Description/Responsibilities

Prepress Supervisor

Reports to the Plant Manager

Location: Chatsworth, CA

Our Culture & Purpose

At GPA Global, our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and a relentless drive for growth. We empower our Project Managers to be the go-to contacts for our clients—trusted partners who deliver sustainable solutions and help drive the organization’s success. Every team member is expected to foster a positive, inclusive environment, champion innovation, and work together to achieve shared goals. Ultimately, those in this role play a critical part in delivering growth, building lasting client relationships, and ensuring our solutions are both impactful and sustainable.

Our Values

• Pioneering: We boldly showcase creativity and innovation, setting ourselves apart as industry trailblazers.
• Responsible: We are committed to sustainability, ethical practices, and delivering on our promises to clients and partners.
• Agile: We pride ourselves on our speed, responsiveness, and adaptability, always putting the client first with a boutique, attentive approach.

Production Responsibilities:

• Responsible for application and maintenance of the GPA QMS

• Responsible for the oversight and daily management of Prepress department and personnel.

• Responsible for maintaining Prepress workflow, software and hardware.

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the following procedures:

• Processing of digital assets through Prinergy RIP workflow.

• Press layout for packaging, flat and book workflows utilizing Preps imposition software.

• Proofing, including soft (PDF) and physical hard proofs for customer ok.

• Platemaking, screens for UV treatments and DIE line creation for DIE cutting, foil stamping and embossing.

• Responsible for daily Press schedules of approved projects for printing.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 15 Plus years Prepress management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC software and modern RIP workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct faults in supplied digital assets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills