Process Improvement Executive

Executive - Process Improvement

Location: Loluwagoda

Company: Silvermill Group

"At Silvermill, we are driven by integrity, innovation & partnership. With more than 100 years of expertise in manufacturing & exporting value added coconut products, we strive to be Sri Lanka's most admired Agribusiness Group. Providing customized solutions to global brands in over 50 countries across the world, we are the trusted partners in the four sectors we operate from; Food Solutions, Beverages & Liquids, Power & Energy to Industrial Solutions. Whilst investing in talent, technology & quality, we also believe in continuously improving and moving forward in our sustainability journey to create a positive impact in all that we do."

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate production plans across DC, Snack, Cluster, Spices, and Milk & Oil operations, considering demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor plan-vs-actual performance and adjust planning inputs based on production, process, and engineering constraints.
• Analyze process and digitized data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, downtime, and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies such as 5S, root cause analysis, OEE, and value stream mapping to drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, QA/R&D, and coordination teams to implement improvement initiatives and optimize equipment utilization and changeover times.
• Track and report planning and improvement KPIs while developing SOPs & best-practice documentation for sustainable improvements.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar capacity (process improvement, planning, or industrial engineering role), preferably in food manufacturing/FMCG.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and basic engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma concepts (certification a plus, not mandatory).
• Strong analytical skills: comfortable working with production/process data.
• Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Process Engineering, or related field.
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

How to Apply: Send your CV to careers@silvermillgroup.com (Please mention the job title in the subject line of the email).