Executive - Industrial Engineering
Based at Embilipitiya
The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal.
Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, lululemon, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit.
As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.
Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Active – team as an Executive - Industrial Engineering! This role would enable you to This role would enable you to conduct continuous improvements for production related operations, whilst engaging in SMV (Standard Minute Value) analysis, in order to maintain planned production efficiencies whilst increasing productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify bottlenecks and select low performing Operators whilst, carrying out time, capacity and production studies in order to enhance efficiencies thereby, improving productivity.
- Prepare the skill development plan for Operators and follow-up to ensure the required skill levels are achieved whilst, getting involved in Star grading system and verify Team Members skills for star grading.
- Ensure adherence to organizational standards such as SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure), compliance standards, health and safety and 5S in day-to-day activities.
- Check the line loading plan and identify new and repeat styles in relevant modules whilst, preparing for new styles in a timely manner.
- Facilitate bulk production for new styles.
- Ensure smooth style change over and drive team to achieve set targets.
- Organize on the job training programs on a weekly basis by coordinating with the Industrial Engineering Executives and identify operators who face any technical related issues thereby directing them to relevant training school instructors to obtain necessary skills and knowledge.
- Allocate relevant, new resources from the training school and skill bank for layout changes, skill gap identifications, and follow up on the performance of same whilst evaluating/ track the efficiency level.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Degree in Textile Engineering or NDT from a relevant institute.
- 2 -3 Year Experience in manufacturing in apparel sector
- Knowledge of Industrial Engineering and tool of costing: General Sewing Data (GSD).
- GSD License is added advantage
- Lean Knowledge and people management skills.
- Good decision making & problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Top 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.
