Pre-Press and Print Workflow Manager

Job Description

Pre-Press and Print Workflow Manager

Salt Lake City

The Pre-Press and Print Workflow Manager will work at our Salt Lake City facility (Spaceship) and is crucial in the expansion of Calyx’s core operations and products. As a leader in the production environment, this individual is responsible for the management of all pre-press activity for Calyx: ensuring customer-supplied artwork is turned into a press ready product. To succeed in this role, they must have a passion for innovative creative and printing technologies. This individual will manage pre-press technicians in our facility, and a ticket entry clerk. They will oversee continuous improvement in processes, acting as the proof engine for our enterprise customers and customer portal. This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and mentor pre-press, job ticket entry and estimating resources, determining the appropriate assignment of work

Own all pre-production artwork workflow processes from when artwork is received from customer until jobs are sent to production

Help with interdepartmental communication regarding order status through the pre-press function

Oversee all software supporting prepress and ensure it correctly integrates with connected systems

Provide business requirements to support the evolution of our technology, pre-press automation software and customer portal within this function

Collaborate with key stakeholders in the manufacturing facility and cross functionally across the company to ensure key metrics are achieved

As needed, will be responsible in supporting daily pre-press functions to support the execution of our business; this includes but is not limited to the following:

Evaluate (pre-flight), customer supplied graphics files, and compare pre-flight findings to identified specifications from corresponding prep memos

Create proofs and submit approval documentation

Create imposed layouts and project folders and manage project file content

Manipulate files to match specifications

File output to rip

Confirm graphics to die line fit and evaluate graphic orientation to die orientation

Create, manipulate and attach variable data files to artwork

Vision inspection system support

Die & Plate management

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5+ years of direct professional experience

Print packaging experience required

Strong technical aptitude and proven analytical skills

Proficiency in one or more design programs (ie. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc)

Strong organizational skills

Project Management experience a plus

Strong desire to learn new technology and automation processes

Experience with Hybrid, ESKO, Label Traxx, CERM or other print packaging software preferred

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Strong ability to excel and contribute in cross functional teams

Mentorship mentality for all direct reports

Attention to detail in creative files and process adherence

Creative problem solver with a positive attitude

MORE ABOUT US:

Our team is composed of bright, hardworking, creative, and highly motivated individuals looking to make an impact on the world. We seek like-minded colleagues who share our values and want to apply their experience, energy, and enthusiasm to help grow and scale a dynamic business in a rapidly expanding industry. The Calyx Containers culture fosters the personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment. We operate at a fast pace, demand high personal standards, and offer everyone the opportunity to contribute, skill-build, and develop their talents.

Benefits and Perks offered to full time employees:

-Flexible Paid Time Off

-Comprehensive benefits offerings including: Medical (with company-funded HRA), Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Headspace Care Mental Health support...all effective the first day of the month following hire.

-Pet-friendly office environment

-401(k)

-Ability to make an immediate impact

-Monthly team meetings and frequent social events

An ideal Calyx candidate looks like:

-Has experience in the cannabis and/or packaging industry

-Thrives in a fast-paced environment

-Handles ambiguity with a positive attitude

-Rolls up their sleeves to help their team

How success is measured at Calyx:

First 30 days spent getting to know the company and our team!

Ability to make an immediate impact - we’re growing quickly and want you to help cultivate that!

Living our core values:

--X-treme Ownership

--Be Quick, But Don’t Hurry

--Sustainability Is Multi-Dimensional

--We Are Square: Quality Does Not Cut Corners

--Customer Is The Only Boss

--Earn Success Every Day

--The Biggest Failure Is The Failure To Ask For Help

--Better Together: Cultivate An Inclusive Environment

Calyx Containers is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe strongly in fair hiring practices and in creating a welcoming environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibilities.

Calyx is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact . (Please note that applications should not be emailed to this address).

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