Manager - Printing

• Spearhead comprehensive printing operations, encompassing various techniques such as screen printing, pigment, reactive, discharge, and digital printing. • Drive exceptional print quality, ensuring precise color matching, shade consistency, and durability that meets or exceeds buyer standards. • Architect and execute daily and weekly production schedules in tandem with cross-functional teams, including Planning and Production. • Analyze and optimize key printing performance indicators, including Right-First-Time (RFT) rates, rejection rates, productivity, and machine utilization. • Oversee the preparation of screens, color kitchen management, and chemical handling, prioritizing safety and efficiency. • Streamline printing processes to minimize waste, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. • Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Sampling teams to bring new developments to life, ensuring seamless integration and effective communication. • Ensure rigorous compliance with buyer requirements, ZDHC standards, and chemical safety protocols. • Manage printing costs, including ink, chemicals, and utilities consumption, to drive cost savings and profitability. • Troubleshoot and resolve printing defects, such as smudging, color variation, and misprints, to maintain high-quality output. • Ensure the proper maintenance, calibration, and upkeep of printing machines and equipment to prevent downtime and optimize performance. • Implement lean methodologies, including 5S and Kaizen, to drive continuous process improvement and operational excellence. • Foster a high-performing team through targeted development, training, and performance management initiatives.