Senior Executive - Production Control Unit

Senior Executive ‐ Production Control Unit

Based at Panadura

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure RM availability accordance with Monthly / weekly frozen plan coordinating with suppliers / Logistic partners in order to start orders as per plan date.
• Maintain systems accurately by sending on time “PCU call-outs” to suppliers and getting supplier confirmation and Follow up if any deviation while inform relevant parties to find solutions to keep continuous material flow to plants.
• Conduct weekly / biweekly /monthly supplier meetings to review order status and prepare supplier performance/Score card/ reports to share with relevant parties and share the orders status weekly with planning teams.
• Manage and seek ways to maximize the utilization of material for current operational plan through the use of proper controls and identify avenues to effectively use excess material for future orders thereby reducing Write OFF and bring down the material cost.
• Participate to internal daily operational and cross-functional meetings, provide requested details, and effectively engage to find solutions for day today concerns.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships by frequently visiting suppliers and working in collaboration with them to identify process improvement opportunities that are aligned to MOS principles thereby supporting the achievement of set KPIs.
• Create purchase orders for threads and consignments ordering while maintaining Min- max level to minimise storage space in stores.
• Oversee in internal operational activities and book / raise PO’s with third party operations in timely manner in order to ensure continuous production flows.
• Train, develop and guide Executives/ staff grade employees on PCU related activities such that they have the right capabilities to achieve set objectives.
• Be Proactive and take lead in cross functional and internal team projects whilst frequently engaging in knowledge sharing/ sharing of best practices to support continuous production flow and on-time delivery.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in Production, Manufacturing or Operations.
• Strong analytical skills with an innovative mindset .
• 2-4 years of related experience in the relevant field.
• Ability to make decisions independently and manage daily operational work with less supervision. 
• Strong communication and leadership skills. 
• Knowledge on Lean Manufacturing tools