The Role
Optimizes manufacturing methods, machinery, layouts, line balancing, capacity, and production processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance. Supports product industrialization, production readiness, automation initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, shop-floor problem solving, workforce training, and operational reporting. Collaborates with product development, production, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful launches and sustainable manufacturing improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Executive – Industrial Engineering
Based at Bodywear Campus, Biyagama
The Executive - Industrial Engineering is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence by optimizing methods, machinery, and production processes to achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives. The role works closely with Product Development, Production, Engineering, and Operational teams to ensure smooth product industrialization through effective planning, line balancing, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and provide leadership during Product Development Risk Assessment (PDRA), Moulding Integration (MI), Factory Integration (FI), and Pre Production (PP) activities to ensure successful product commercialization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the timely availability and accuracy of technical packs and manufacturing requirements.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and simplify manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain production layouts, Yamazumi charts, machine settings, and standard work methods to optimize operational efficiency.
- Plan machine requirements and ensure production readiness while maximizing resource utilization and minimizing bottlenecks.
- Drive chassis planning and manufacturing readiness activities to support successful production launches.
- Conduct work studies, method studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis to improve productivity and overall factory performance.
- Monitor shop floor operations, identify abnormalities, and collaborate with relevant teams to implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Ensure team members are adequately trained and capable of meeting required performance standards prior to production start up.
- Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and MAS Operating System (MOS) initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Prepare, analyze, and report productivity and operational performance metrics to support data driven decision making.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
- GSD (General Sewing Data) certification or equivalent Industrial Engineering certification would be an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge of Industrial Engineering principles, work measurement, method study, capacity planning, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement methodologies, and productivity enhancement techniques.
- Experience in line balancing, production layout planning, Yamazumi analysis, standard work development, and manufacturing process improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.
- Ability to identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to work effectively across cross functional teams.
- Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or a related role within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Industrial Engineering principles, work measurement, method study, capacity planning, and process optimization
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and productivity enhancement techniques
- Experience with line balancing, production layout planning, Yamazumi analysis, standard work development, and manufacturing process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
- Ability to identify and implement automation opportunities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- GSD certification or equivalent Industrial Engineering certification
MAS Holdings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MAS Holdings and has not been reviewed or approved by MAS Holdings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health-related insurance—including medical, illness, accident, and critical-illness coverage—together with mental-health resources forms a strong core of protection. These offerings create comprehensive coverage, even as specifics may vary by country and role.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for transport and communication, shuttles, free meals, gym access, and wellbeing resources provide practical day-to-day support. These features contribute to a rounded benefits experience beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Employer-supported childcare at some locations, lactation rooms, and maternity support indicate attention to family needs. These supports help certain employee groups balance work and caregiving.
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The Company
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.
