Engineer ‐ Cutting
(Based at Kuliyapitiya)
The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale.
With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.
Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to coordinate with planning & production departments and monitor all operations, processes of cutting department and ensure optimum utilization of cutting capacities in order to meet production requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage in developing STW with PPA team and conducting awareness and trainings to Team Leaders & Group Leaders.
Attend pre-production meetings and educate the team with regard to the cutting operations such as style, cut methods in order to facilitate smooth operations.
Execute daily and weekly cutting plan based on weekly, monthly loading together with IE and Senior Executive or Manager Cutting to meet production demand.
Monitor duties, guide and provide advice as required to cutting room staff, thereby, ensuring cut requirement specifications are met (E.g. lay planning, marker preparation, fabric handling, cutting process).
Ensure the daily plan is executed without any quality deviations such as fabric rejects, unapproved cut panels to maintain continues flow.
Ensure cut sending plan meets the demand of embellishment requirement to keep the continues flow.
Coordinate with Planning, PCU, Stores and fabric inspection teams to meet prioritise orders.
Advise and evaluate appropriate methods to reduce material consumption in order to save fabric.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Degree in Engineering, preferably in Textile and Clothing.
- 1-2 years’ experience in samilar capacity.
- Knowledge on Lean Manufacturing tools.
- Strong analytical skills with an innovative mindset.
- Good communication and leadership skills.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering; Textile and Clothing preferred
- 1–2 years of experience in a similar capacity
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools
- Strong analytical skills and an innovative mindset
- Good communication and leadership skills
What We Do
MAS is an innovation driven company founded on a perfect blend of daring and visionary thinking. Focusing on fashion and lifestyle, we are one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of intimate apparel, sportswear, performance wear and swimwear and provide IT solutions to the apparel and footwear industry worldwide. MAS nurtures and drives a culture of excellence where over 114,000 global associates activate their full potential. Our identity, which goes beyond great products, is deeply embedded in community well-being and nurturing world-class teams.
