Offset Prepress Manager

Advatix Inc.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Advatix Inc. in Sturgis, MI seeks an experienced Offset Prepress Manager to lead prepress in a multi-platform print environment.

You will drive accuracy in trapping, color correction, proofing, and imposition while upholding high visual quality for premium packaging. You will champion color standards, guide a cross-functional team with design, sales, and production, and push automation and continuous improvement in workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prepress experience in offset printing (packaging preferred).
• Proven leadership experience in production teams.
• Strong knowledge of color management, proofing, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day prepress operations across offset, flexographic, and hybrid print platforms.
• Ensure accurate file preparation including trapping, color correction, proofing, and imposition.
• Champion G7 color standards and a zero-defect quality mindset.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, sales, and production teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement within prepress workflows.
• Support premium brand standards, ensuring packaging meets high-impact retail expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable production practices.
• Manage and develop a high-performing prepress team in a fast-paced growth environment

Skills

Leadership

Color management

Multi-platform printing

File preparation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Esko workflows

Prepress systems

Job description

Offset Prepress Manager

Location: Sturgis, MI

Role Summary

Our client is a next-generation packaging platform delivering innovative, high-impact solutions for leading consumer and healthcare brands. With a strong investment in advanced technologies, sustainability, and operational excellence, they are building something bigger than packaging, driven by performance, quality, and purpose. We are seeking an experienced Offset Prepress Manager to lead prepress operations within a dynamic, multi-platform print environment. This role is critical in ensuring best-in-class execution across premium packaging programs while driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The Offset Prepress Manager will oversee all prepress functions, supporting offset, flexographic, and hybrid print technologies. This leader will play a key role in delivering exceptional visual quality, maintaining strict color standards, and enabling seamless production for complex, high-end packaging.

Key Results Area

• Lead day-to-day prepress operations across offset, flexographic, and hybrid print platforms
• Ensure accurate file preparation including trapping, color correction, proofing, and imposition
• Champion G7 color standards and a zero-defect quality mindset
• Partner cross-functionally with design, sales, and production teams to ensure flawless execution
• Drive automation and continuous improvement within prepress workflows
• Support premium brand standards, ensuring packaging meets high-impact retail expectations
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable production practices
• Manage and develop a high-performing prepress team in a fast-paced growth environment

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of prepress experience within offset printing (packaging preferred)
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Esko workflows, and prepress systems
• Experience supporting multi-platform print environments (offset + flexo preferred)
• Deep understanding of color management, proofing, and print production standards
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, performance-driven culture

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/production environment with exposure to noise, inks, solvents, paper dust, and moving machinery
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes, as applicable
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting throughout the shift

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and shift
• Shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and company holidays
• Opportunities for training, cross-training, and career growth

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.