Executive ‐ Industrial Engineering
(Based at Slimline - Pannala)
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.
Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining Unichela - Slimline as an Executive - Industrial Engineering based at Pannala to ensure that the Industrial Engineering function in the respective accounts aligned to the business requirements, submitting costed SMV in a competitive, timely and accurate manner to meet customers target price points, whilst generating SMV savings via method & process improvements to retain earnings and ensuring manufacturing feasibility of methods and processes, submission of GSD SMV to planning and manufacturing in a timely and accurate manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare accurate SMVs (Standard Minute Value) using GSD methodology for development and production styles, considering garment construction, machinery, product capability, and manufacturing limitations.
Attend Tech Pack and development meetings to analyze product requirements and recommend production-feasible sewing constructions and methods.
Develop detailed GSD operation breakdowns and ensure accurate standard minute values are provided within agreed timelines.
Support Fact Based Costing (FBC) initiatives by providing competitive and accurate SMV data to optimize FOB (Free on Board) and CM values while maintaining profitability.
Drive product re-engineering, method improvements, and process innovations to reduce SMVs, enhance productivity, and generate cost savings.
Provide provisional and final SMV breakdowns to manufacturing plants for capacity booking, machine planning, manpower allocation, and production scheduling.
Collaborate with factory teams during integration, pre-production, and production stages to resolve GSD, method and operational concerns and ensure smooth production start-up.
Standardize methods, GSD practices, and SMV applications across divisions to maintain consistency, accuracy and continuous improvement in industrial engineering standards.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Degree in Physical Science with strong Statistical and Mathematical background, Apparel and Textiles Engineering or NDT (National Diploma in Technology) from a recognized institute.
1 - 2 years of experience in a similar role within a production or manufacturing environment and ability to make effective decisions and resolve operational issues in a timely and practical manner.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing positively to shared goals and supporting overall team success and capability to manage and guide team members to maintain productivity and workplace efficiency
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to efficiently manage documents, data, and presentations.
Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing, to engage stakeholders and ensure alignment.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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MAS Holdings is a leading apparel manufacturer and solutions provider.