Senior Executive - Machine Engineer

Senior Executive - Machine Engineer

Based at Slimtex Kuliyapitiya

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:

• Proactively research and be up to date on the latest technological advancements in relevant fields, in order to conduct continuous improvements to simplify existing processes and functions and periodically upgrade the plant body of knowledge in terms of technology and trends.
• Connect with respective individuals in the Value Stream to support Digitization and Autonomation processes and initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with the PPA Champion to ensure optimum utilization of machine related resources at every gate within PPA to achieve required changeovers efficiencies.
• Connect with the Training School Industrial Engineering Executive, introduce & implement possible new innovations at Training School while conducting regular awareness training programs of machines for team members to upskill their knowledge and encourage continuous improvement.
• Maintain and upgrade the Skill Matrix of Mechanics by identifying skill gaps and monitoring their training and development process in order to have a strong pool of Mechanics.
• Ensure all sewing and non-sewing machinery align with all Health, Safety and Compliance guidelines to maintain zero accidents.
• Conduct regular meetings with internal teams to discuss machine related issues and facilitate fact based real time problem solving to ensure smooth functioning of production.
• Drive the planned maintenance process such as preparing total productive maintenance schedule to ensure all machines are serviced in a timely & comprehensive manner at regular intervals and maintaining records for further analysis.
• Prepare & monitor the budget for all sewing machine related spare parts and new machinery (including zero sewing machine rent cost) on an annual basis and forecast the requirements for the following year to optimize spare part inventory.
• Align with projects relating to MOS (MAS Operating System), layout planning, refurbishment and other relevant projects to achieve the required phase.
• Conduct inspection and calibration of special machines to maintain the standard working condition of machines.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in Engineering preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2 years of related experience in the relevant field.
• Strong analytical skills with an innovative mindset.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge on Lean Manufacturing tools.