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Senior Executive - Fabric Technologist
Role summary
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The role typically requires a degree or diploma in textile technology, fabric technology, apparel manufacturing, or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in fabric development, testing, sourcing, and supplier coordination. The candidate is expected to evaluate fabric performance, construction, quality, durability, colour, and suitability for garment production; interpret technical specifications; conduct or coordinate laboratory and wear testing; and support product development from concept to bulk production. Strong knowledge of textile materials, finishing processes, testing standards, and garment manufacturing is important. The successful candidate should demonstrate analytical ability, attention to detail, communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work with design, merchandising, production, quality, and supplier teams.
Can I work in Sri Lanka?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Board of Investment factories can bring in technicians and skilled workers after a local-expertise check; other factories need a sector-ministry recommendation.
Before you apply: Some places test factory skills first: Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa usually asks for a skills test and basic Japanese, and in Singapore, metal workers on a Work Permit must pass a safety course within 3 months of arriving.
Watch for: Line operators are usually hired locally, so expect technicians and managers only (judgement). Each factory has a pre-approved cap on foreign posts.
Official source: Board of Investment: Visa Recommendation Policy and Guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Sri Lanka
Usual for Manufacturing jobs in Sri Lanka, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies; senior expats may get company housing or an allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer applies; visa USD 200 a year (Board of Investment firms add USD 165); who pays and moving help vary |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight and a yearly home ticket are mostly for senior expats |
| Contract | Visa valid 1 year or as the sponsor recommends, renewed yearly; contract length varies |
| Leave | 14 days a year after the first year; public holidays extra |
| Income tax | 0% up to LKR 150,000 a month (about USD 450), then 6% to 36%; 36% above LKR 358,000 (about USD 1,100) |
| Health cover | Residence visa needs a Health Protection Plan (since 3 June 2019); who pays is not stated; extra cover varies |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Sri Lanka
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About Mas Holdings
MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies innovative clothing and intimate apparel solutions to internationally recognised fashion, sportswear, and lifestyle brands. Its operations span product design, textile manufacturing, apparel production, technology, logistics, and supply-chain services across several countries. MAS is known for its focus on innovation, ethical manufacturing, sustainability, employee development, and advanced product engineering. The company works with global customers to develop performance fabrics, specialised garments, and value-added manufacturing solutions. Its Sri Lankan facilities support major areas of product creation and production, providing opportunities for professionals in textile technology, engineering, quality, manufacturing, merchandising, supply chain, and corporate functions. Benefits and compensation for a Senior Executive role can vary according to experience, business unit, qualifications, and the overall employment package.