Manager PrePress Printing Services

The pay range is $71000.00 - $128000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at us :

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role at Target Printing Services (TPS) means becoming part of a dynamic team that drives the strategy of internal partners such as Marketing and Store Operations through print and kitting projects. The TPS team has a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to planning press fulfillment and distribution enabling us to positively impact guest and team member experiences while embodying Targets core values.

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

As the Prepress Manager you will lead and develop a team of production professionals within Printing Services. Youll set daily production goals manage team performance and foster a positive collaborative culture centered on quality safety and continuous improvement.

Youll oversee all prepress operations from project coordination and file preparation to proofing ensuring timely accurate and efficient output. This includes training staff maintaining supplies and equipment and partnering with other departments to meet production schedules and standards.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

This role is 100% on-site at our Brooklyn Park printing facility. This is a M-F dayside leader role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Prepress team including preflight and variable data staff.

Oversee daily workflow through the prepress process to production.

Coordinate with planning scheduling and production teams to ensure alignment and communication.

Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

Ensure cross-training so all team members can perform preflight prep plating and variable work.

Develop and maintain standardized workflows templates and layouts for consistent quality.

Partner with Planning to refine proofing workflows and educate internal teams and customers on proofing tools (e.g. InSite).

Guide file setup die lines and color adjustments to ensure printability and consistency.

Manage training programs and provide coaching performance feedback and development plans.

Maintain and troubleshoot prepress software and equipment (Kodak Prinergy Preps Epson Fuji Plate Maker etc.).

Act as the point of contact for planners production and customers regarding file creation and quality.

Provide feedback on file standards to improve input quality from customers and planners.

Support automation initiatives for variable data file creation.

About you

Required :

5 years in a litho and digital print environment

5 years of prepress experience (Preflight to Plate)

Proven leadership and performance management skills

Strong communication and customer service abilities

Excellent multitasking and organizational skills in a fast-paced setting

Benefits Eligibility

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Correspondent,MAC,Cost Estimation,Computer Operating,Crystal Report,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 71000 - 128000