Jeff Lu
Summary
Dynamic Pre-press Manager with a proven track record at Winson Press Pte Ltd, specializing in print production workflow and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Excelled in color management and leadership, significantly enhancing print quality and team proficiency. Expert in packaging design and streamlining processes for cost-effective production.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-press Manager
Winson Press Pte Ltd
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Evaluated new technologies like Heidelberg workflow and implementation into existing workflows, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Streamlined workflow by optimizing file preparation processes, reducing production time and costs, like Heidelberg Prinect system.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain high-quality materials at favorable prices without compromising output quality, most jobs are about packaging diecut mould.
- Motivated team members through effective leadership methods while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff members, enhancing their skills and knowledge in prepress operations.
- Enhanced print quality by implementing advanced prepress techniques and color management strategies.
- Manage pre-press team 4 operators.
Assistant Production Manager
Times Printers Pte Ltd
01.1998 - 02.2022
- Managed daily operation, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Oversee 3 at remote sites (Mediacorp, SPH Genting Lane, SPH Media Braddle), and 12 operators from DTP (Desktop Publishing) and 8 CTP (Computer to Plate) operators at the headquarter(Tuas)
- Assisted in reducing production costs by streamlining processes and eliminating waste, control OT.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Setup colour management workflow, and SOP for prepress work
- Guide agency for the submission of pdf to ensure FA (Final Artwork) meet print standards
- Handling SPH titles like ICON, HerWorld, NuYou, Female, Home & Decor, PEAK. International titles include TIME, Economist, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg. Clients include Express publication (Australia), Edipress, Expat Living, Berkerly Books, Marshall Cavendish, Reader's Digest, NTUC
Education
Bachelor of Science - Television And Information Processing
Shanghai University of Technology
Shanghai China06-1988
Skills
- Print production workflow
- Color management expertise
- Quality control management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Packaging design experience
- Variable data printing
- Color correction
- Offset printing
- Prepress software proficiency
- Preflighting files
- File preparation mastery
- Digital printing
- Plate making proficiency
- Layout and imposition
- Packaging design
Timeline
Pre-press Manager
Winson Press Pte Ltd
03.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Production Manager
Times Printers Pte Ltd
01.1998 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Television And Information Processing
Shanghai University of Technology
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