Prepress Manager

JobItUs; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,350,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a seasoned Prepress Manager for our Manesar/Gurgaon operations. The role requires 10-15 years of experience in printing/packaging prepress environments and a strong command of core prepress software.

You will lead day-to-day activities, ensure quality and timely delivery, collaborate with Sales, Production, and NPD, and mentor junior staff while upholding safety and SOP standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum graduation is required.
• 10–15 years of experience in prepress or related field.
• Proficiency in CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Illustrator and related software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day prepress operations and ensure timely completion of all jobs.
• Ensure artwork, designs, and drawings meet customer specs and approvals.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, productivity, and delivery timelines for prepress jobs.
• Review and approve artwork, files, layouts, and prepress outputs before production.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, NPD to resolve technical queries.
• Train and develop prepress staff to achieve quality and productivity goals.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, IMS requirements, and documentation procedures.
• Monitor wastage of plates, films, and other prepress consumables.
• Keep department updated on prepress software and industry practices.

Skills

Artwork processing

Preflight

Colour management

Proofing

Imposition

Plate preparation

Production requirements

MS Office

Education

Any Graduation

Tools

CorelDRAW

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Prepress software

Job description

Position: Prepress Manager

Location: Manesar - Gurgaon

Experience: 10 - 15 Years

Industries: Printing/Packaging

Responsibilities:-

• Manage day-to-day prepress operations and ensure timely completion of all jobs.
• Ensure all artwork, designs, and engineering drawings meet customer specifications and approved requirements.
• Maintain the required quality, accuracy, productivity, and delivery timelines of prepress jobs.
• Review and approve artwork, files, layouts, and prepress outputs before releasing them for production.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Production, NPD, and other departments to resolve technical and job-related queries.
• Ensure effective communication of customer requirements, technical specifications, and TNI (Training Need Identification) to the concerned team members and HR.
• Train, guide, and develop prepress staff and junior team members to achieve quality and productivity objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SOPs, work instructions, IMS requirements, and documentation procedures.
• Monitor and control wastage of plates, films, consumables, and other prepress materials.
• Support NPD in arranging and ordering tools, dies, blocks, and other required items, ensuring their timely availability.
• Keep the department updated with developments in prepress software, technology, and industry practices to maintain the company's competitive position.
• Identify recurring technical and quality issues and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain proper records and documentation related to prepress activities.
• Ensure discipline and adherence to departmental rules, including uniform, PPE, footwear, break timings, and attendance.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, cleanliness, 5S, and workplace organization within the prepress department.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements and promptly report safety incidents and breakdowns.
• Coordinate with maintenance/technical teams for resolving equipment or system breakdowns affecting prepress operations

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other relevant prepress software.
• Strong understanding of artwork processing, preflight, colour management, proofing, imposition, plate preparation, and production requirements.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Good understanding of printing and packaging processes and technical specifications.

Required Qualification: - Any Graduation

Salary: - Upto 15.00 LPA