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Talent2 is about talent management for the future. Our aim is to help

companies with their staffing needs and assist them to achieve their

resourcing goals. Recently ranked number 7 on HRO Today Magazine's

distinguished Global Market Leaders List; we are driven by a mission to be

the world leader in Recruitment Outsourcing. United by a passion to deliver

innovative resourcing solutions, Talent2 looking for committed individuals

to join our client on their thrilling growth journey.

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Our Client

Our client is one of the largest US based contract manufacturers,

importers, and distributors of apparel, including men’s women’s and

children’s apparel. The company was founded in 1970 and is based in

Columbus, Ohio. They have grown from a cottage industry to a global

force in apparel sourcing and manufacturing. They have manufacturing

operations and joint ventures in more than a dozen countries

including China, Israel, Mexico, and Sri Lanka.

About the rolePosition : Director, Process Improvement Engineer

Industry : Apparel Manufacturing

We are seeking experienced process improvement engineers to

drive performance improvement in production by increasing

speed, productivity and inventory turns, while decreasing lead

time and rework.

Where?

Living & Working in Sri Lanka

Working conditions and lifestyle

Filled with beauty and wonder, Sri Lanka draws thousands of tourists every year. Most people

will recognise tea as one of largest export industries in Sri Lanka, but there is much more to this

developing island nation. The main economic sectors of the country are tourism, tea, textiles and

apparel manufacturing and rice. In addition, many Sri Lankans work overseas, sending foreign

currency back to their families

Working in Sri Lanka brings with it all the joys and excitement of working in a developing nation.

The Sri Lankan people are warm and welcoming and the countryside is beautiful. Colombo,

where most large businesses reside, is a bustling, modern city, with plenty of air conditioning to

escape the high temperatures.

Living & Working in Sri Lanka*Expatriate concessions

Where the assessable income for any year of assessment of an individual consists solely of income from services rendered in Sri Lanka and does not

exceed Rs.300,000/- then such income is exempt from tax.

Though an expatriate employee is deemed a Resident Person under the provisions of the Sri Lanka Tax Laws, he is taxed at the concessionary rate of 15%

to 20% in the first 3 – 5 years.

Sri Lanka Economy:

Sri Lankan economy has registered a strong growth in the first decade of 21st

century, despite

suffering civil war from 1983 to 2009 and some major natural disasters. The gross domestic product

of the country grew at an average rate of 5% during the war period. One of the major factors

behind development and economic growth is government spending. Agricultural production,

tourism, textile, apparel and tea export are the biggest economic boosters. A lot of foreign

exchange also comes through overseas employment especially in the Middle East.

*Note : This information is subject to latest tax review from the local tax department.

Living & Working in Sri LankaSri Lanka Economy: Statistics

GDP (purchasing power parity):

GDP (official exchange rate): $41.32 billion (2009 est.)

GDP - real growth rate:

3.5% (2009 est.)

6% (2008 est.)

6.8% (2007 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP):

$4,500 (2009 est.)

$4,400 (2008 est.)

$4,200 (2007 est.)

Labour force: 8.1 million

Unemployment rate:

5.9% (2009 est.)

5.5% (2008 est.)

Population below poverty line: 23% (2008 est.)

Inflation rate (consumer prices):

3.4% (2009 est.)

22.6% (2008)

Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for educating suppliers on techniques and measures for reduced re-work

Responsible to measure and assess all quality and re-work performance

Responsible to work with suppliers and set achievable goals and action plans for improving their

quality and re-work performance

Responsible to create a working model of customer/supplier relationships within the supply chain

Responsible for educating suppliers on manufacturing techniques and measures that lead to the

end goal being reduced lead times

Responsible to work with suppliers and set achievable goals and action plans for improving

manufacturing techniques that lead to reduced lead times

Responsible to set up calibration measures and training to ensure quick accurate decision making

Responsible to research the latest Management techniques/Methodology that can reduce lead

times within the product development process

Job Description

Maintain a technical education of the latest techniques and methods available to the textile/apparel industry

Be a positive, supportive partner, consistently demonstrating our shared values and high standards

Responsible for developing and monitoring production performance metrics for quality, delivery and cost

Responsible for creating current and future state Value Stream Maps to identify opportunities and create

action plans

Lead process improvement initiatives to increase speed, productivity, throughput and inventory turns, as well

as decrease lead time, rework and overall cycle times

Train, coach and facilitate process improvement methodologies throughout organization, including 5S –

workplace organization, work balancing and flow, standard work, setup reduction, visual controls, material pull

systems, total productive maintenance and error proofing

Engage employees in problem solving, decision making and executing plans to create and support a

collaborative culture

Requirements A Science degree or an equivalent Business Management degree

Practical experience (minimum of 5 years) in Textile/Apparel manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing Certification with 3 years applying Lean Manufacturing

methodologies

Practical experience of applying proven techniques of quality assurance within the

textile industry

Proven track record in reducing raw material/garment manufacturing, lead time,

re-work and improving business performance

Proven management and leadership skills including strong negotiation skills

Interested?Our client offers competitive and comprehensive remuneration package with relocation benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Interested candidates are highly encouraged to email their application in a word format to:

willie.chew@talent2.com and or

nurul.hayati@talent2.com