Title:  Assistant Manager - Industrial Engineering

Job Requisition ID:  7947
Location: 

Biyagama, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 5
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

Driven by curiosity, Brandix is a digital-first company that addresses unmet needs by manufacturing empowered apparel solutions, delivered by inspired people. Our 50-year history is built on life-long relationships with global partners who share our purpose: inspiring a future that drives prosperity for everyone.

Key purpose of the Job

The Assistant Manager – Industrial Engineering heads the IE function at the product development phase. Key responsibilities include guiding the team to carry out methods study for various sample options and suggesting the optimum method. The role-holder is also responsible to provide inputs for preparing the tech pack, identifying improvements, finding Automation solutions, to eliminate and simplify processes to reduce SMV. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for overseeing Industrial Engineering activities in the Product Development stage (Costing, SMV).
  • Contribute to pre-production meetings, ensure effective communication of technical details of new styles to Plant IE teams, and monitor the achievement of production efficiencies.
  • Responsible for conducting process improvement and lean initiatives in the front end.
  • Provide guidance and training to Front End IE team, Front End Digital tech pack team and be responsible for their performance
  • Responsible for indirect department efficiency improvements

Education

Masters / Bachelors’ Degree in Industrial Engineering/ Clothing Technology with GSD License.

Experience

5 to 9+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering in front end
Production IE experience will be an added advantage

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Fabric Know-how (P2)
TC - Integrated Apparel Value Chain Perspective (P2)
TC - Knowledge of Garment Technology (P1)
TC - Knowledge of GSD and IE Concepts (P2)
TC - Knowledge of Sewing Techniques (P2)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company