Company Description
Vintage 99 Label Mfg, Inc is a premier pressure sensitive label manufacturer specializing in the wine, spirit, craft food and beverage industries providing exceptional quality, value, and service for over 25 years. With two locations in Livermore, CA and Santa Rosa, CA, Vintage 99 Label Mfg, Inc serves businesses large and small across the US, offering unrivaled lead-times and the latest print technology with high-impact finishing options. We understand the critical importance of branding through labels and are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality, value, and service to our clients.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Prepress Manager to lead our prepress department across our Livermore and Santa Rosa locations. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage a high-performing team and optimize technical workflows critical to our printing and production operations.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in prepress technologies, outstanding leadership capabilities, and a strong understanding of flexographic and digital printing processes.
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Team Management
- Oversee and mentor a team of Prepress Technicians
- Conduct performance reviews, manage scheduling, and drive team development
- Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Workflow & Quality Optimization
- Develop and streamline prepress workflows and production scheduling
- Ensure high-quality output of artwork, plates, dies, and proofs
- Conduct regular quality audits and troubleshoot issues proactively
Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as a key liaison between clients, vendors, and internal departments (production, sales, customer service)
- Work cross-functionally to ensure timely and budget-conscious prepress execution
- Present reports on performance metrics and department KPIs to leadership
Technology & Resource Management
- Manage and maintain prepress equipment and software (Adobe Suite, Esko, HP Indigo, etc.)
- Stay ahead of industry trends to recommend upgrades and process improvements
- Oversee departmental budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of prepress experience; 3–5 years in a management role (label printing preferred)
- Expertise in flexographic and HP digital indigo printing
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Esko, imposition software , and Mac OS
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or equivalent experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $85,000–$115,000/year , depending on experience
- $10,000 Retention Bonus – paid in two installments after 12 and 18 months of continuous employment
- Hybrid work schedule across our Livermore and Santa Rosa offices
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short-term disability and accident insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration
If you’re a detail-oriented leader with a passion for print production and a drive for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now on LinkedIn or reach out directly to join our team.