Litho & Prepress Production Lead — Envelopes

Kirksville Regional Economic Development Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with over a century of experience and ~30 billion envelopes produced annually. The Print Production Specialist coordinates lithographic and prepress activities to ensure printed envelope products are made accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

This role serves as the primary liaison between sales, customer service, graphics, purchasing, and production, overseeing plate prep, proofs, and production workflows while driving quality and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lithographic, offset printing, prepress, or envelope manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of envelope converting and printing processes.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, PDF workflow, and prepress systems.
• Strong understanding of color management and print quality standards.
• Proficiency with ERP, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency; ERP systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lithographic printing activities for custom envelope orders.
• Review customer artwork, proofs, and specifications for production readiness.
• Manage prepress processes, including plate preparation and artwork revisions.
• Schedule print jobs to support production deadlines and customer delivery requirements.
• Communicate job requirements and priorities to press operators and production teams.
• Monitor inventory levels of printing plates, inks, and related supplies.
• Work with vendors to obtain printing plates, artwork services, and specialty materials.
• Ensure product quality meets customer specifications and company standards.
• Investigate and resolve printing, artwork, or production issues.
• Maintain accurate production records, job files, and reporting metrics.
• Assist with estimating and costing information related to print production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to printing efficiency/waste reduction.

Skills

Lithographic printing

Prepress coordination

Color management

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Illustrator

PDF workflow

ERP software

Job description

Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with over a century of experience and ~30 billion envelopes produced annually. The Print Production Specialist coordinates lithographic and prepress activities to ensure printed envelope products are made accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

This role serves as the primary liaison between sales, customer service, graphics, purchasing, and production, overseeing plate prep, proofs, and production workflows while driving quality and