Workflow Manager Prepress
You are at the heart of optimizing our prepress workflows. As Workflow Manager Prepress, you ensure that graphic files for packaging are prepared flawlessly and efficiently, so that every printing technique — whether flexo, offset or rotogravure — is executed to perfection.
Not only do you work with advanced tools such as AdobeCreative Suite and ESKO Automation Engine, but also with the latest AI tools that make prepress processes smarter, faster, and more reliable. Moreover, from day one, you are not alone: you will work closely with an experienced colleague who will guide you through our systems and approach. This is how we get off to a flying start together.
Together with a team of passionate graphics ICT specialists, you are committed to innovation and quality, so that customers and colleagues can always count on streamlined and reliable production. Your work really makes a difference — you make sure brands around the world see their packaging come to life.
Your main responsibilities are:
- Developing and optimizing automated workflows for prepress processes.
- Management and maintenance of ESKO Automation Engine workflows and other relevant prepress software.
- Analyzing and improving existing prepress processes to maximize efficiency and error reduction.
- Supporting prepress employees in solving technical challenges within automated processes.
- Collaborate with various departments (Customer Support, DTP studio and printing plate production) to ensure a seamless production flow.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in prepress automation — including AI — and translate them into concrete improvements.
- Training employees in the use of automated prepress workflows.
What do you bring?
- At least 5 years of experience in a prepress environment, preferably in the packaging industry.
- Completed education in Graphic Technology, Printing and Media Technology, or a similar field.
- Knowledge of printing techniques and the manufacture of printing forms.
- Experience with setting up and managing automated workflows (e.g. Esko Automation Engine, Hybrid Cloudflow)
- Extensive knowledge of various graphics software, systems and techniques, such as;
- Specialist graphics software from ESKO (including Artpro+, Artpro, Packedge, Plato), Hybrid (Packz).
- Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Font management (including Extensis).
- Color management, software and test systems (including GMG Open Color).
- Scripting (e.g., JavaScript, Applescript, Extendscript, XML, SQL).
- Mac OS and MS Windows operating systems.
- An eye for detail and a strong focus on quality and efficiency.
- Analytical and problem solving skills and a proactive attitude.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as a team.
What do we offer you?
- A challenging and versatile position at a leading premedia company that has been active in the design and packaging world for almost 100 years.
- The opportunity to work with top international brands and have a direct impact on their packaging strategies.
- Access to the latest AI tools that enrich and accelerate your work as a Workflow Manager.
- A hybrid work environment with flexibility in working hours.
- Extensive opportunities for personal development and training.
- A careful onboarding process in which you are supervised by an experienced colleague — you are never alone.
