Senior Executive - Printing Operations (Visakhapatnam)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 800000 (ie INR 6-8 LPA) Min Experience: 4 years Location: Visakhapatnam JobType: full-time We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Executive Printing Operations with a solid background in color management and fabric printing, particularly across Pigment, Reactive, Nylon, and Polyester substrates. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth technical knowledge, hands-on experience in color matching and formulation, and a sound understanding of fabric behavior during various print processes. The role is crucial to ensuring high-quality color output, process consistency, and product excellence across all printing activities. Key Responsibilities: - Manage end-to-end operations of fabric printing with a specific focus on Pigment, Reactive, Nylon, and Polyester materials. - Act as a lead colorist, responsible for color matching, shade development, and accurate reproduction of colors as per design requirements and client expectations. - Calibrate and maintain color consistency across different fabric types and printing techniques, ensuring precision in tone, brightness, and fastness. - Collaborate with design, sampling, and production teams to deliver timely and cost-effective color solutions. - Perform lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk matching using manual and digital color formulation tools. - Implement and monitor printing recipes and parameters to ensure accurate and consistent print output. - Monitor and control printing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with quality standards and SOPs. - Supervise production trials and resolve any printing-related challenges related to ink penetration, color bleed, or misregistration. - Coordinate with chemical suppliers and ink manufacturers for optimal product usage and innovations in pigment/reactive formulations. - Train and guide junior staff in print procedures, color theory, fabric behavior, and maintenance of equipment. - Maintain detailed records of color matching approvals, ink formulations, and machine settings for future reference and reproducibility. Key Skills and Competencies: - Strong hands-on experience in Pigment and Reactive printing across both Nylon and Polyester fabrics. - Proficiency in color matching, mixing, and formulation as a Colorist in a fast-paced textile or printing environment. - Deep understanding of dye chemistry, fabric compatibility, and finishing processes. - Familiarity with screen, rotary, and digital printing operations. - Eye for detail with strong visual color judgment and accuracy. - Working knowledge of spectrophotometers, color management systems, and fabric testing protocols. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly. - Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills. Qualifications: - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Printing Technology, or a related field. - 46 years of relevant experience in textile printing operations with a specialization in color matching for various fabric types. - Certification or training in color science or textile chemistry will be an added advantage. .