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Production Prepress ManagerAlphaGraphics - US698 • Garner, NC, US
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Production Prepress Manager

Production Prepress Manager

AlphaGraphics - US698 • Garner, NC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
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 PitStop 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 PitStop 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.

*AlphaGraphics 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.

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