Lead Prepress Operations (Flexible Hours, ESOP)

Socket.dev; Minnesota; On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Employee ownership

401k with match

Career development

Flexible hours

Tuition reimbursement

Safe manufacturing environment

Job summary

The Bernard Group, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN, is seeking a strategic leader to manage the Prepress department’s daily operations and workflow. You will oversee a technical team, optimize processes, and balance workloads while driving long-term innovation through training and strategic planning.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in a matrix environment, strong project management skills, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality printing services on time.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership in matrix orgs

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

2 Year technical or trade school diploma or certification, or bachelor degree in commercial art or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Outlook

Prepress software

Job description

The Bernard Group, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN, is seeking a strategic leader to manage the Prepress department’s daily operations and workflow. You will oversee a technical team, optimize processes, and balance workloads while driving long-term innovation through training and strategic planning.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in a matrix environment, strong project management skills, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality printing services on time.