Md Saiful Islam

Label Printing & Design In-Charge

GMS TRIMS LTD • Fulltime

Feb 2017 - Present • 9 yrs 9 mos

Lead end-to-end label printing and design operations for garment accessories, ensuring accurate, production-ready labels that meet client, brand, and factory requirements. Manage daily operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of thermal printing systems, including Zebra, SATO, Avery Dennison, TSC, and RFID-enabled printers. Create, revise, and customize label templates for barcode, RFID, care-label, hangtag, and packaging applications using BarTender, NiceLabel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Label Gallery. Work closely with production, quality, and planning teams to convert artwork and specifications into reliable print-ready files. Verify barcode readability, data accuracy, text placement, color consistency, alignment, material compatibility, and overall print quality before release. Update real-time production information in ERP systems and ensure that each label version is properly controlled and available when needed. Support continuous improvement by identifying printing issues, reducing rework and downtime, improving template accuracy, and standardizing work processes. Train and assist team members on printer operation, software use, routine maintenance, quality checks, and safe handling of label materials. Manage labeling projects from artwork review to final production, communicate technical requirements clearly, and deliver practical solutions for customized labeling needs. My experience combines hands-on printer operation, graphic design, technical troubleshooting, data management, and quality assurance to help businesses produce consistent, professional labels efficiently. Experienced in adapting label layouts for printer resolutions, media types, and customer specifications while maintaining traceability and compliance with artwork. Comfortable supporting production requirements, resolving complex printer and template issues, and collaborating across departments to keep label output accurate and on schedule.

Label Printing & Design Supervisor

ITL • Fulltime

Dec 2014 - Mar 2017 • 2 yrs 3 mos

Supervised label printing and graphic-design operations for garment accessories, ensuring each label was accurate, readable, and ready for production. Managed day-to-day use of Zebra, SATO, Avery Dennison, TSC, and RFID label printers, including printer setup, calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Designed and prepared label layouts in NiceLabel and BarTender, while using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Label Gallery to create or refine production artwork. Worked closely with production, merchandising, quality, and planning teams to translate specifications into reliable label solutions. Reviewed barcode data, variable information, artwork placement, print alignment, color consistency, material requirements, and customer instructions before production. Supported the creation, design, and printing of a wide range of customized labels for garment accessories, helping ensure consistent output and timely delivery. Contributed to labeling projects from initial artwork review through final production. Used practical knowledge of RFID technology, barcode standards, printing specifications, and enterprise-system data to resolve technical issues and improve label accuracy. Helped maintain organized templates and controlled revisions so that approved files could be located and used correctly. Provided hands-on support and training to colleagues on printer operation, labeling software, routine maintenance, quality checks, and troubleshooting procedures. Collaborated across functions to solve production challenges, minimize delays, and maintain high standards of quality. Built strong attention to detail through work involving label design, machine operation, graphic layout, process coordination, and customer-specific labeling requirements. This experience strengthened my ability to manage complex labeling workflows and deliver dependable, professional printing solutions while meeting production deadlines and client expectations.

Assistant Supervisor - Label Printing & Design

Codes & Labels Ltd • Fulltime

Jul 2013 - Dec 2014 • 1 yr 5 mos

Supported label printing and graphic-design operations for garment accessories, contributing to the preparation of accurate, clear, and production-ready labels. Assisted in operating Zebra, SATO, Avery Dennison, and TSC thermal printers, helping with printer setup, material loading, basic maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. Created and updated label designs using NiceLabel and BarTender for printing, and used Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Label Gallery to prepare artwork and layouts. Worked with senior team members to turn customer requirements, product information, and artwork into practical label templates. Checked label content for correct text, barcode data, positioning, alignment, readability, and visual consistency before release to production. Helped design, print, and organize labels for a variety of garment-accessory applications, ensuring files were properly prepared for the appropriate printer and material. Assisted with daily production support, including monitoring printer performance, identifying common printing issues, and helping resolve problems that could affect quality or delivery. Maintained attention to detail when handling label templates, artwork revisions, and production instructions. Built hands-on familiarity with thermal-printing processes, graphic layout, printer settings, and the relationship between artwork, variable data, and final output. Collaborated with colleagues in production and design to support efficient workflows and timely completion of labeling tasks. Helped keep work areas, files, and templates organized to make routine jobs easier to manage. Developed a strong foundation in labeling technology, print-quality control, software-based template design, and equipment support. This role strengthened my ability to learn technical tools quickly, follow specifications accurately, solve routine production issues, and contribute reliably to a professional label-printing environment every day.