Prepress & Platemaking Manager — Flexographic Printing
Frankston PackagingTyler, Texas, United States
Posted October 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Frankston Packaging Company is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality packaging solutions. Specializing in custom printed and unprinted boxes, folding cartons, and displays, the company offers a wide range of products including paperboard, plastic, vinyl, and rigid setups. Frankston stands out with its expertise in litho laminated corrugated displays and overhead transparency converting, ensuring clients receive tailored packaging that meets their unique needs.
Job Description
Frankston Packaging is seeking an experienced Prepress & Platemaking Manager to lead their flexographic prepress operations. This on-site role involves overseeing the entire platemaking process, ensuring high-quality output, managing workflows, and maintaining legacy and modern technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong industry knowledge, excellent people skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving technology platforms.
Requirements
- 5+ years of flexographic prepress platemaking experience
- Knowledge of analog and digital plate processing and imaging systems
- Understanding of color theory, registration, mounting, and press-ready preparation
- Familiarity with prepress software (e.g., Esko, ArtPro, RIP workflows) preferred
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
- Strong organizational skills for workload and schedule management
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration across teams
- Budget awareness with a focus on material management and cost control
- Dedication to safety protocols and operational compliance
Benefits
- Collaborative, family-oriented work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Professional growth opportunities
