Executive - Production

Executive ‐ Production

(BASED AT MAHIYANGANAYA)

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.

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to oversee and ensure that all production activities at the given modules are completed in an efficient and timely manner by monitoring the process, solving any issues whilst providing leadership and motivation to the assigned teams and implementing plans to achieve the sectional SQDCM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare internal daily and weekly plans to achieve the assigned production plan together with Executives/ group Leaders whilst monitoring the execution of same in order to achieve set targets.
• Monitor and take action on PTP issues, achieving same according to the plan. In the event issues prevail, coordinate with planning and relevant front end teams to re-plan the fall out quantities.
• Coordinate with quality, IE and mechanical teams to ensure that critical quality/ technical issues are identified and resolved quickly to facilitate the achievement of targets while resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Follow-up closely on output quantities/ size ratios whilst also following up with the respective departments on same in order to ensure size ratios are completed as per shipment plans.
• Facilitate the reconciliation process by carrying out 100% physical reconciliation of input, accessories and output of same whilst monitoring the consumption of elastic/ thread/ buttons and preparing style reconciliation reports to ensure all balances are completely flushed from the modules within 24-hours of shipment.
• Check production control boards on an hourly basis, drive same to achieve targets and monitor SQDCM charts, taking proactive steps to prevent future issues.
• Monitor line WIP levels, take steps to remove bottle necks and maintain a balanced flow within same whilst coordinating with Cutting/ Stores to obtain cuts/ RM in the case of low WIP and resolving issues in the event of high line WIP levels.
• Analyze/ study incoming styles and proactively coordinate with relevant teams to ensure effective style-change and achievement of efficiency ladder.
• Work with the IE team to understand and compare the GSD sequence against actual practices and attend to bottlenecks and solve same whilst balancing the module to get the best output.
• Manage the direct headcount and skill levels of the assigned teams, co-ordinate with HR and IE teams to ensure the fulfilment of headcount and skill levels as define by the management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree/ National Diploma in Textile from a relevant institute
• 2 - 3 years of work experience in production/ work-study.
• Sound technical knowledge and sewing skills.