Title:  Assistant Manager - Automation & Innovation

Job Requisition ID:  7645
Location: 

Ratmalana, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 1
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 60,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.

Key purpose of the Job

The Assistant Manager – Automation & Innovation is responsible for managing machine maintenance, ensuring machine availability, maintaining inventory, and overseeing improvement projects in a Product Development Centre. The role involves implementing automation projects to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality. Additionally, the role requires adherence to health and safety guidelines and protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the team of maintenance staff and associates
2. Responsible for planning and execution of the machine maintenance activities in the Sample Room
3. Responsible for implementing machine setting, SMV improvement projects, cost reduction initiatives and conducting spot audits for achieving the functional objectives
4. Responsible for planning and execution of internal automation projects
5. Prepare and submit MIS, reporting, updates and compliance requirements as per guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

4 to 5+ years’ experience in machine maintenance, Engineering Design & experience in automation Projects

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus

This is an Equal Opportunity Company