Prepress & Sample-Design Supervisor (Cape Town)

The successful candidate will supervise the team, coordinate daily workloads and ensure that prepress and
sample design work is completed accurately, efficiently and according to production requirements.

• Supervise and support the Prepress & Sample design team.
• Allocate and coordinate daily workloads.
• Monitor quality, productivity and deadlines.
• Oversee artwork preparation, proofing and sample design.
• Ensure files and samples meet required specifications.
• Assist with resolving technical and production-related issues.
• Liaise with Planning, Production, Estimating and other departments.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.
• Monitor team performance, productivity and quality.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure company procedures and safety requirements are followed.
• Assist with improving workflow, processes and departmental efficiency.

Skills required:

• Matric / grade 12.
• Previous experience in prepress, sample design or the printing/packaging industry.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of prepress and print production processes.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of relevant prepress software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• 3 years experience in Adobe Software suite & or sample design software (Esko)
• Experience in managing a team of 10- 20 staff members
• Previous experience in lean management principles are advantageous
• Experience in colour management process from contract proof to press
• Familiar with exact spectrophotometer, cutting tables or EFI software.

Posted on 09 Nov 09:24, Closing date 8 Jan

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