Plate Hub Coordinator

ProAmpac; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a Plate Hub Coordinator at our Menasha facility. You will coordinate day-to-day plate room operations and act as the main contact for the hub plants, aligning Prepress, Plate Supplier, and Production with current print schedules.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in printing or graphic arts (bachelor's preferred) and 3–5 years in artwork, color separation, and flexographic printing. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Esko DFS Manager, and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in printing or graphic arts or equivalent work experience required.
• 3–5 years in artwork, color separation, flexographic printing and customer service preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Esko DFS Manager, and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plate hub operations to ensure on-time plate production.
• Serve as customer service contact for all plate hub plants.
• Maintain safety, labeling, storage, and proper chemical handling.
• Manage plate layout, job billing accuracy, and inventory.

Skills

Artwork preparation

Color separation

Customer service

Education

Associates degree related to printing or graphic arts

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Esko DFS Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company delivering innovative solutions to customers worldwide guided by our core values, Impact, Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. In preparation for an upcoming retirement, we are looking for a Plate Hub Coordinator to join our team! This role coordinates the day-to-day plate room operations. This plate room generates flexographic plates for our Menasha plant, as well as sister plant locations. This position will serve as the customer service contact for all plants within the plate hub. They coordinate between Prepress, Plate Supplier, and Production according to the current print schedule. They are responsible for the entire plate making coordination, including the set-up from the receipt of electronic files or any other pre-press items generated externally to the delivery of internal or external finished plates.

What You Will Do

• Foster a safe work environment and lead by example, adhering to and enforcing all safety and regulatory procedures. Promptly acting on unsafe situations.
• Interact with internal and external customers to ensure the plate making team produce orders accurately and on time.
• Follow procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage, and use of various types of products and chemicals.
• Coordinate all plate hub activities including by not limited to:
• Customer service and order intake for sister plants and back up other hubs as needed
• Hub production schedule and setting job priority
• Ensure optimal plate layout utilization, the accuracy of job billing and plate invoices
• Material inventory control
• Preparing graphic package (DRO jackets) for pressroom
• Have willingness to work occasional overtime and variable work hours to support 24/7 operations

Education / Professional Background

• Associates degree related to printing or graphic arts; or equivalent work experience in related field is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in artwork, color separation, flexographic printing, and customer service preferred.
• Skilled in using software such as Adobe Illustrator, Esko DFS Manager, and Microsoft Office

What We Have To Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career
• Development opportunities where your input makes a difference. A competitive compensation package, 401K plan and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family’s needs

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in Printing
• Associates or better in Graphic Arts

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Job Category: Graphics/Art Work Full-Time