PrePress Manager

Overview

As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work, generous PTO packages, and opportunities to earn additional time off throughout the year.

We take health and wellness seriously

We provide comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles. Team members can contribute pre-tax dollars to FSA or HSA accounts and earn additional PTO by participating in healthy lifestyle activities.

We don’t believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers

With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we actively foster career growth. Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement and long-term career pathways across our global organization.

We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it)

We’re a Family-owned Company That Values Community, Culture, And Connection. Groupe

STAHL And Transfer Express Have Been Recognized As Outstanding Places To Work, Including

• Northcoast 99 Winner – 14th year
• Fast Track 50 Winner – 21-time winner
• Certificate of Congressional Achievement – Lake County Safety Council
• SGIA Safety Recognition Award Winner
• Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing Award
• NEO Success Award Winner

What We Do

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STAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor, and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing, serving major brands, licensed sports programs, and enterprise customers across the global apparel and decoration industry.

Role Overview

The Prepress Manager is responsible for leading all activities within the prepress operation, including Reclaim, Coating, Imaging, and Inspection
. This role ensures that all jobs meet client specifications, production schedules, and quality standards while driving continuous improvement, technical excellence, and operational scalability.

This position supports a high-volume, multi-shift manufacturing environment serving major licensed programs, national brands, and professional sports organizations. The Prepress Manager plays a critical role in translating prepress quality into on-press efficiency and enterprise production performance.

Leadership & Operations

• Lead all day-to-day prepress operations including Reclaim, Coating, Imaging, and Inspection
• Manage, train, develop, and schedule prepress staff to maintain efficient workflows and performance standards
• Build bench strength through coaching, training, and internal development
• Ensure strong shift-to-shift communication and consistent execution of department plans
• Partner with HR on hiring, development, performance management, promotions, and disciplinary actions
• Step into hourly job functions as needed during staffing shortages or peak production periods

Technical & Process Excellence

• Ensure effective setup, operation, calibration, and maintenance of prepress equipment
• Actively troubleshoot technical prepress issues impacting quality and production
• Standardize prepress workflows and best practices across operations
• Support automation, digitization, and modernization of prepress systems

Production Support

• Assign and escalate rush and high-priority jobs to ensure on-time completion
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Art, Quality, Engineering, and Operations
• Ensure all work meets client specifications, internal standards, and compliance requirements
• Own prepress performance metrics, including:
• Screen remake rates
• Imaging and exposure error rates
• On-press rejects tied to prepress defects
• Reclaim cycle times
• Screen turnaround time (TAT)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
• First-pass yield improvement
• Setup time reduction
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive process excellence

Inventory, Safety & Compliance

• Track department supplies and PPE and coordinate purchasing with the Sr. Buyer
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, chemical handling, and environmental requirements
• Support wastewater management and reclaim chemistry compliance

Technical & Process Expertise (Preferred)

• Deep understanding of screen-printing prepress workflows, including:
• Screen mesh selection…