This role typically requires a degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline, together with experience in production systems, work measurement, process improvement, and data analysis. The candidate is expected to study and improve manufacturing processes, identify productivity and efficiency opportunities, support capacity planning, develop standard operating methods, and work with production, quality, and engineering teams. Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills are important. Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, 5S, line balancing, time study, and tools such as Excel or production-planning systems would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced apparel manufacturing environment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
MAS Holdings is one of South Asia's leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1987, the group has grown from a lingerie manufacturer into a global design-to-delivery partner serving internationally recognised fashion and sportswear brands. MAS operates manufacturing, technology, innovation, and design facilities across several countries, with a strong presence in Sri Lanka. Its businesses cover intimate apparel, performance wear, sportswear, wearable technology, fabric, and supply-chain solutions. The company is known for product innovation, ethical manufacturing, employee development, and sustainability initiatives. MAS places considerable emphasis on operational excellence, research and development, and creating high-value manufacturing capabilities. An Executive in Industrial Systems Engineering would typically support productivity improvement, manufacturing systems, process optimisation, and data-driven decision-making within this large, quality-focused organisation.
Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel and textiles, engineering, manufacturing, information technology, tourism, logistics, finance, healthcare, and renewable energy. Colombo and the Western Province contain many corporate and industrial jobs, while export-processing zones and manufacturing hubs provide opportunities outside the capital. The island has a warm tropical climate, affordable living compared with many international destinations, good food, beaches, mountains, wildlife, and a generally welcoming culture. English is widely used in business, alongside Sinhala and Tamil. Foreign nationals normally need an employment visa or residence permission sponsored by a local employer; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers usually assist with approvals, contracts, and relocation arrangements, but requirements should be confirmed with Sri Lankan authorities before travel. Candidates relocating should consider housing, transport, healthcare, taxation, and adapting to local workplace customs.
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