Prepress & Sample-Design Supervisor

The successful candidate will supervise the team, coordinate daily workloads and ensure that prepress and
sample design work is completed accurately, efficiently and according to production requirements.

• Supervise and support the Prepress & Sample design team.
• Allocate and coordinate daily workloads.
• Monitor quality, productivity and deadlines.
• Oversee artwork preparation, proofing and sample design.
• Ensure files and samples meet required specifications.
• Assist with resolving technical and production-related issues.
• Liaise with Planning, Production, Estimating and other departments.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.
• Monitor team performance, productivity and quality.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure company procedures and safety requirements are followed.
• Assist with improving workflow, processes and departmental efficiency.

Skills required:

• Matric / grade 12.
• Previous experience in prepress, sample design or the printing/packaging industry.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of prepress and print production processes.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of relevant prepress software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• 3 years experience in Adobe Software suite & or sample design software (Esko)
• Experience in managing a team of 10- 20 staff members
• Previous experience in lean management principles are advantageous
• Experience in colour management process from contract proof to press
• Familiar with exact spectrophotometer, cutting tables or EFI software.

Posted on 09 Nov 09:24, Closing date 8 Jan