Senior Executive ‐ Industrial Engineering
(BASED AT HORANA)
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 provide timely and competitive costed SMV for product developments, applying methods and process innovation to reduce costs and improve productivity to ensure high profits and cost reduction. Accurate and timely preparation of GSD patterns and product make up construction to facilitate the smooth production processes. Continuously integrate with the operational IE team to standardize methods, SMVs etc. across divisions so as to ensure standardized SMVs are maintained for each style.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide provisional & final Standard Minute Values (GSD SMVs) and provisional and final sewing construction for requested styles accurately and in a timely manner according to the new style plan.
Initiate sewing construction and provide sample sewing and inform regarding new technology/ machinery/ attachment/ trims to relevant parties for early preparation (to planning/ engineering/ merchandising).
Apply methods and process innovations to reduce costs and improve productivity to generate high profits and reduce costs, so as to offer competitive costed SMV in order to satisfy customers in terms of CM value.
Participate for risk mitigation discussion and integrate with the manufacturing team to ensure early preparation for identified risks and subsequently, smooth operations at the bulk stage.
Standardize one operation per month to build well established database in the organization, and as a result, minimize change over loss during production and increase the ramp up efficiency. Analyze similarities and maintain scoring system to give directions to planning team for appropriate style plan to enhance productivity.
Identify innovative methods/ improvements to production, implementing such innovations/ improvements in a timely manner so as to increase cost effectiveness of sewing methods/ improve on competitive advantages.
Transfer new methods/ techniques to relevant production facilities e.g. video imaging, visiting the plants to train the plant team etc so as to ensure timely and accurate implementation of improvements at factory level.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Degree in production and industrial engineering management.
3-5 years industrial experience from Design to manufacturing process (IE/ Production/ Costing) GSD (UK) license.
Skills Required
- Degree in production and industrial engineering management
- 3-5 years industrial experience from design to manufacturing process (IE/Production/Costing)
- GSD (UK) license
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.
