Production Prepress Manager

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We’re looking for a Prepress Manager to lead our end-to-end file preparation and workflow automation efforts across multiple growing lines of business: commercial printing, election ballot print production/layout, and regulated, high-volume variable data print production. This position blends hands‑on technical execution with process ownership, ideal for someone experienced in digital prepress, variable‑data workflows, and automation systems.

This is a highly technical and strategic role focused on driving automation from customer file upload through to press‑ready output with minimal manual touchpoints, while managing file integrity, compliance, and system optimization.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

• Own and evolve automated file preparation pipelines from customer upload through to press queues via prepress software, hot folders and RIPs.
• Utilize Enfocus Pit Stop Server and Enfocus Switch (or alternate) for automated preflighting, file corrections, and routing logic.
• Manage existing programming architecture and improve upon the structures in place.
• Build and manage digital press imposition workflows (no offset required), ensuring layout accuracy and press‑readiness for cut‑sheet and roll‑fed equipment.
• Ensure all production files are standardized, version‑controlled, and optimized for multiple production lines, locations, and technologies.
• Identify automation opportunities between job intake, imposition, and press submission.

• Process data-driven jobs using incoming files (CSV, Excel, XML) to generate variable output.
• Manage templates, logic, and rules for variable-data jobs across both commercial and regulated print applications.
• Handle sensitive content and file security, including data QC, SFTP intake, and secure folder structures.
• Interface with customer service and data teams to ensure personalized output meets logic, naming, and layout requirements.

• 5+ years in digital prepress or variable data print workflow management.
• Expert knowledge of PDF workflows, preflighting, and tools like Pit Stop Server.
• Experience with Enfocus Switch, or similar, to automate tasks, routing, hot folders, or data merges.
• Familiarity with digital imposition (EFI, Ultimate Impostrip, or similar) for toner/inkjet workflows.
• Comfortable working with data files and logic-driven template systems for personalized output.
• Excellent organization and task management with a strong focus on file accuracy and repeatability.

• Experience using XMPie for variable template creation and data integration.
• Understanding of secure or regulated workflows, such as healthcare, elections, or financial print.
• Familiarity with PSL (Print Service Layout or similar markup for digital press workflows).
• Ability to troubleshoot automation scripts, XML structures, or rule-based logic (e.g., within Switch or XMPie).
• Exposure to digital press environments (Canon Prisma, Fiery, Onyx, etc.).

• A technically hands‑on role in a fast‑paced, multi‑division print environment.
• Varied product lines to affect change efficiency.
• Key ownership over workflow decisions, software platforms, and production efficiency.
• Access to modern tools and production technology.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a family‑owned company that values innovation.
• Alpha Graphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated.

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