Prepress Manager

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! Smartpress is a fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time. Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service.

Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials (“smart” is in our name, after all).

We’re looking for a strategic and solutions-focused leader to manage the daily operations and workflow of our Prepress department. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of technicians, optimizing work processes, balancing project loads across teams, and ensuring high-quality output that meets client and company standards. The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and team development, while also contributing to the department’s long-term innovation through research, training, and strategic planning.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• 2 Year Technical or Trade school diploma or certification, or bachelor degree in commercial Art or related field (required)
• 8 years minimum related experience in Prepress or wide digital format printing industry (required)
• previous experience with print production software (required)
• 3 years minimum related experience in leadership of staff (required)

• proven experience leading and influencing within a matrix-managed environment and across diverse teams
• strong proficiency with project management tools and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Outlook, and other Prepress applications
• excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• flexibility to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and business needs
• a collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

• oversee daily operations and workflow distribution across Prepress, Preflight, and Color teams to ensure efficiency and quality.
• manages team capacity by assigning projects based on workload and departmental priorities.
• evaluates and improves work processes, implements SOPs, and recommends operational enhancements.
• supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance while fostering a high-performing team environment.
• collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on project needs, color standards, and timelines.
• lead research and testing of new software, tools, and methods for print production innovation.
• monitor project progress and quality standards, troubleshooting issues and ensuring high service levels.
• develop documentation, training materials, and provides regular feedback and development opportunities for team members.
• communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing updates, presentations, and strategic input.
• participate in cross-functional meetings to align with company goals and continuously improve service delivery.
• perform miscellaneous projects and tasks as assigned by Management.

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

• We’re a 1,00-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317

Compensation Range
: $83, annually

* Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

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