Senior Executive - Engineering

Senior Executive - Engineering
(Based at Kilinochchi)

The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal. Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, Lululemon, Patagonia and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit. As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.

Thia role support to manage and maintain all the functional operations of engineering and maintenance (including electrical systems/ equipment), ensuring the continuance of production and organizational activities to meet business expectations whilst supporting autonomation initiatives at the plant.

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 a Senior Executive - Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

- Attend development meetings and provide technical input to finalize matters pertaining to machinery, sewing techniques, settings and attachments whilst continuously assessing the plant feasibility.
- Ensure to take preventive maintenance measures for non-sewing machinery in order to guarantee high quality product standards
- Attend to machinery issues pertaining to production in order to ensure an uninterrupted production flow .
- Ensure to attend to all electrical maintenance requirements, water supply and general maintenance aspects of the factory in a timely and efficient manner.
- Introduce Cost saving initiatives and projects pertaining to Energy and Water consumption etc.
- Oversee the operations of the Engineering team whilst coordinating with service providers for regular maintenance of machinery, equipment, electrical and furniture fittings and ensuring the adherence to safety standards thereby, facilitating the process of providing safe work conditions.
- Check production plan, assist in finalizing machine requirements together with negotiating better terms with suppliers thereby ensuring the availability of machinery prior to commencement of production operations.
- Seek new technology, obtain latest equipment and introduce high efficient/low cost methods whilst supporting in the technical aspect of product development.
- Ensure all machinery within the plant is functioning and meets the required standards .
- Conduct trainings for mechanics on technical skills such as Electrical, Mechanical, new Technology, safety etc. in an accurate manner in order to enhance the level of skills thereby, ensuring a pool of well-trained mechanics within the factory.
- Ensure to overlook all maintenance aspects within the facility & relevant accommodation / hostels (where relevant) which include; electricity, water supply, boiler, hot water supply and related maintenance issues in order to provide an uninterrupted service thereby providing a well maintained, safe environment for all employees.
- Manage projects relating to MAS Operating System (MOS), layout planning, refurbishment,Plant expantion and other relevant projects.
- Ensure effective implementation of MAS road map on ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) aligning with MAS Chemical Management Road Map.
- Conduct periodical internal self-assessments as per the divisional calendar plan on sustainable business and share the reports with respective divisional teams.
- Timely identification and effective implementation of resource efficiency improvement projects.
- Continuous monitoring, evaluation and reporting of electricity, energy and water consumption and energy and water intensity of the facility in comparison with set targets.

Qualifications

- Degree in Engineering.
- 4–6 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety standards, Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Sustainability & Compliance.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.