Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Volunteer Experience
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Sithmini Hewamanage

Seven Hills,Australia

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Product Developer with over 6 years of experience in apparel product development, from concept to production. I am eager to expand my knowledge and skill set by embracing new challenges and opportunities that foster continuous learning and professional growth. I am particularly motivated to work in dynamic environments where I can contribute meaningfully while gaining exposure to the latest innovations, technologies, and best practices in apparel product development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolment Assistant

Central Queensland University
Sydney
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Guide prospective students to enroll through the university system
  • Provide required and accurate information
  • Ensure accurate record keeping of student applications, registrations, and other related documents
  • Work closely with other staff members to ensure that students need are met throughout the enrolment process

Senior Product Developer

MAS HODLINGS (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
04.2022 - 03.2023

Company Overview: MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd is a leading apparel and textile manufacturer based in Sri Lanka, established in 1987. The company operates over 50 factories across several countries, including Sri Lanka and India, employing thousands of workers. MAS produces garments for prominent global brands such as Nike, Adidas, Victoria's Secret, Hanesbrands, Levi Strauss & Co., Lululemon, etc.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create feasible garment options(Ex: Designers, Merchandisers , customers & etc ).
  • Pattern making, grading, and garment fitting (Gerber software/ men's and women's intimates, shape-wear, T-shirts, and pants).
  • Handover accurate production patterns and sealed samples to bulk production smoothly.
  • Maintain up-to-date company and brand PLMs (update garment specs and BOMs).
  • Determine the critical paths, and follow up according to the T&A plan until dispatching the final production bulk.
  • Led the end-to-end development of fabrics, trims, and prints with local and global suppliers. Coordinate the lab dip and strike-off development process.
  • Followed up on the process to ensure timely manufacturing and adherence to delivery schedules.
  • Designed and developed machine components in coordination with the method lab for efficient production and cost savings.
  • Coordinated with the fabric team to determine suitable fabrics and trims to match customer requirements, ensuring the selection of appropriate machines and equipment for each operation.
  • Closely monitored and followed up on the sewing production process to maintain quality standards, ensure adherence to critical path, and stay within approved budgets.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and investigating process failures to maintain production continuity.
  • Performed risk assessment processes to identify and address production abnormalities.

Product Developer

MAS Intimates(pvt)ltd
11.2017 - 04.2022
  • Pattern making, grading, and garment fitting (men's and women's intimates, shapewear).
  • PLM update up to date with correct specs and BOMs.
  • Followed up on the sample development process adherence to the critical path.
  • Closely monitored and followed up on the sewing process to maintain quality standards, ensure adherence to delivery schedules, and stay within approved budgets.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and investigating process failures to maintain production continuity.
  • Performed risk assessment processes to identify and address production abnormalities.

Trainee Technical Executive

Bodyline (pvt) Ltd
Horana
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd is a company in Sri Lanka known for producing intimate apparel and swimwear. The company embodies three joint ventures: Triumph International, MAST Industries and MAS Holdings
  • Learn the overall production process, including product development, cutting, innovation, embellishments &etc
  • Assist with ongoing projects, including data entry, data collection, data analysis, report preparation, and presentation preparation
  • Update frequently production display boards on production lines (production rates, production efficiency, down time, on time rate & etc)
  • Support with fabric and trims picking (ensure that right order has received and labeling items with identification numbers).
  • Worked in finish good warehouse (ensure correct labels and defects free).

Education

Master of Management For Engineers -

Central Queensland University
Sydney, NSW
07-2025

B. Sc. (Hons) in Science of Engineering - Textile Manufacturing Engineering

University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
04.2017

Diploma - Information Technology

E-soft metro campus
08.2012

Skills

  • Project management
  • Operation management
  • Supply chain management
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Quality assurance
  • Industrial engineering
  • Product innovation
  • Innovative skills
  • Teamwork
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Problem solving
  • Adobe illustrator
  • Research
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical skills

References

References available upon request

Volunteer Experience

Red Cross, Volunteer Retail Assistant, Port Melbourne, 2023-05, 2023-12, Greeting customers, assist them with product selections, and convey information about promotions, Handle process payments and manage returns and exchanges efficiently, Arrange and display clothes attractively to enhance sales, ensuring that the shop is visually appealing, Keep the store clean and organized, including dressing rooms and storage areas., Assist with receiving and organising stock.

Languages

English
Professional
Sinhala
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES

www.linkedin.com/in/sithminit

Timeline

Enrolment Assistant

Central Queensland University
11.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Product Developer

MAS HODLINGS (Pvt) Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2023

Product Developer

MAS Intimates(pvt)ltd
11.2017 - 04.2022

Trainee Technical Executive

Bodyline (pvt) Ltd
10.2015 - 04.2016

Master of Management For Engineers -

Central Queensland University

B. Sc. (Hons) in Science of Engineering - Textile Manufacturing Engineering

University of Moratuwa

Diploma - Information Technology

E-soft metro campus
Sithmini Hewamanage