Manager Pre-Press Digital Print

Amsive LLC; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Amsive is seeking a Large Format Manager - Pre-Press Digital Print in Hobart, IN. This leadership role oversees end-to-end wide-format production, directs prepress operations, and drives workflow automation/upgrades while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of print production management experience and strong knowledge of offset, digital, and large-format printing, along with team leadership and process optimization skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of print production management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Offset, Digital and Large Format Printing.
• Strong production workflows, scheduling, and process optimization.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance operational demands with people leadership and quality.
• Ability to read safety/operating manuals and write routine reports.
• Proficiency with large-format pre-press and press activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and direct supervision of the Printing Department, including daily scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Oversee all production activities across Prepress and Large Format operations.
• Collaborate with production teams to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency and throughput.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards for accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
• Promote workplace safety policies and compliance with procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members through training and performance feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and improvement-driven work environment.
• Coordinate production reporting, data collection, inventory, and documentation.
• Support HR in performance reviews and employee development.
• Communicate with internal/external customers to uphold service standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Production leadership

Prepress knowledge

Large format printing

Color calibration

Workflow automation

Team development

Quality control

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Leadership

Tools

RIP software

Print hardware

Job description

Who We Are

Amsive is a leader in high-volume print and mail manufacturing with over 40 years of experience.

Our success depends on people who are dependable, performance-focused and take pride in meeting production goals. Production is completed in-house using modern high-speed print and mail manufacturing equipment. Our facilities are clean, well-lit, and temperature controlled.

At Amsive, results matter. We offer career opportunities in print and mail production, with medical, dental, vision insurance and a competitive 401K.

Work Location:1701 Northwind Parkway Hobart, IN 46342

Hours: 7am - 3:30pm, with expected additional hours including weekends and evenings

What we are looking for

The Large FormatManager Pre-Press Digital Printoversees end-to-end wide-format production and directlydirects prepressdepartment operations. This structural role includes managing daily production scheduling, supervising presstechnicians, performing exact color calibrations, andmaintainingdigital front-end RIP software and hardwaresystems. Beyond daily operational oversight, this leader is highly involved with driving technologyinnovation—actively researching,identifying, and implementingcutting-edgeworkflow automation, modernhardware upgrades, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate seamlessly blends technical mastery oflarge-format hardware and prepress workflows withstrong teamleadership and a forward-thinking mindset.

What you will be doing

• Provide hands-on leadership and direct supervision of the Printing Department, including daily scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation
• Oversee all production activities across Prepress, and Large Format operations
• Collaborate with production teams to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency and throughput
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve quality control standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and customer satisfaction
• Ensure equipment is properlymaintainedand that preventive maintenance schedules are followed
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and ensure compliance with all safety procedures
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members through training, feedback, and performance management
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and improvement-driven work environment
• Partner with HR on performance reviews, disciplinary actions, compliance matters, and employee development
• Coordinate production reporting, data collection, physical inventory, and documentation
• Uphold strong internal and external customer service standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support business needs

Whoyou are:

• Minimum of 4 years of print production management experience
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of Offset Printing, Digital Printing, and Large Format Printing
• Strong understanding of production workflows, scheduling, and process optimization
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance operational demands with people leadership and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees oforganization.
• Strong organizational skills andanability to multi-task.
• Extensive knowledge of and detailed computer program skills related to all largeformatpre-press and press activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will directly oversee thePressand Pre-press operators.

Work Environment

Position operates in a regulated manufacturing print/mail production facility

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours, with frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced production environment

Security Clearance

Amsive is a FederalContractor,and this position may require government security clearance for certain projects.

Other Duties

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Amsive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. It isAmsive’scontinuing policy to provide equal employment opportunity and not to discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, marital status, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including (but not limited to) application for employment, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers, training, layoffs, rehires, termination of employment and all other terms and conditions of employment.

All offers of employment with Amsive are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks, which may include criminal history, drug test, and reference verification, conducted in compliance withapplicable state, federal, and local laws.

As part of the Company's equal employment opportunity policy, Amsive will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.