Executive - Laboratory - Operations
(BASED AT AVISSAWELLA)
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, Ralph Lauren 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.
Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to to perform NIKE Garment Durability tests for Development, QRS and production in accordance with customer specifications whilst, ensuring the timely release of test reports and samples thereby, facilitating customer and production requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct & Ensure NIKE Embellishment Durability Tests for Pre-Production & Production running time Production Stage samples as per the test request.
- Conduct NIKE Garment Durability Tests for development, QRS and Production, quality reference and production samples.
- Ensure that NIKE Garment Durability test reports are completed and released in line with the required production requirements.
- Conduct & Ensure that NIKE Garment Storage Tests/NIKE Bonding Tests completed and released Test Reports in line with the required Customer requirements.
- Co-ordinate with relevant NIKE Certified Auditors, Plant Coordinators, and the Quality Managers.
- Ensure NIKE Garment Durability test methods are up-to date and is in accordance with customer and testing standards.
- Train the relevant lab team members with updated test methods to improve their performance as per the required standards.
- Ensure the achievement of relevant Staff and Team Member level KPI’s to achieve departmental KPI’s.
- Handle service process of all laboratory machines and equipment duly not to interruptions to testing procedures.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Degree/ Diploma in a relevant Textile field.
- 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar capacity/ Apparel Industry.
- Knowledge of fabric and test methods.
