About this role
Executive - Production Control Unit (Based at Unichela-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. Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS as we are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join the team as an Executive-Production Control Unit. This role will enable you to ensure that material is secured as per the production plan for every sales order by coordinating with relevant departments, in order to facilitate continuity on the production flow & line and on-time delivery. 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. • Seek 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 in internal daily operational and cross-functional meetings, provide requested details, and effectively engage to find solutions for day today concerns. • Regularly visit suppliers and work 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 levels to minimise storage space in stores. • Engage in the ongoing internal operational activities and book & raise PO’s with third party operations in timely manner in order to ensure continuous production flows. Qualifications:
• Degree in Production, Manufacturing, Operations or any other related field or equivalent professional qualification. • 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