Production Prepress Manager

Benefits:

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

Overview
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.

Key Responsibilities

Workflow Automation & Prepress Management

• 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.

Variable Data & Regulated Output

• 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.

Required Experience

· 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, hotfolders, 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.

Preferred (but not required)

· 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.).

What We Offer

· 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. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.