About this role
Executive - Cutting
(Based at MAS Bodyline - 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure 100% on-time catering for production demand through effective Kanban follow-up, maintaining required quality levels to avoid any disruptions to sewing operations.
- Identify critical points of new products and styles during pre-production and address operational risks to minimize fabric wastage and production disruptions.
- Maximize utilization of machinery, equipment, and other resources by identifying similar styles and combining production orders to optimize productivity.
- Introduce and optimize new laying and cutting methods for different styles while maximizing layer count to improve cutting capacity and efficiency.
- Manage cutting operations within the approved budget and implement measures to eliminate departmental cost of failure, including MRV and overtime.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within cutting operations using lean principles to reduce lead time, lower WIP levels, and optimize headcount.
- Maintain positive employee relations within the cutting team to support motivation, productivity, and a harmonious working environment.
- Ensure full compliance with organizational, legal, and customer standards while promoting a safe, healthy, and secure workplace, and facilitate skill development of subordinates.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Degree in Physical Science or any discipline from a recognized university.
- 2 years’ cutting experience in apparel sector.
- Strong people management and communication skills
Other facts
About MAS Holdings
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.
What you'll do
- The Executive - Cutting is responsible for ensuring on-time catering for production demand and managing cutting operations within budget. They will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain positive employee relations within the cutting team.
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