Experience

Noyon Lanka Pvt Ltd

• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager of Product Development

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  • Lead Product development process from concept initiation up to approved sample deliveryConduct the Pre-risk and Risk Assessment meetings with the front-end teams to funnel the customer voice.Identify possible challenge and develop counter measures to mitigate the impact once could arise during bulk executionCoordinate with the operations teams for Identified high risk product portfolios at an early stage of the development initiation Set up SOPs, STWs and Routines as and when necessary to improve on the existing process as well as to address a new challenge • Implementation of Data Based Decision Making Process & Visualization Dash Board was Developed and all relevant KPIs have been measured against each of the development articles and set up required targets to initiate problem solving and coaching the team in systematic problem solving to implement counter measures to have a sustainable product development process.• Leading New Product / Process Integration pillar of the OrganizationThis helps to build the future order pipeline and to have a secure and stable portfolio for the organization. Streamlining the Product development and Integration is the Key aspect of this Pillar. • Annual budget preparation, execution and meet expected TargetsInvolving into Long Range Plan (LRP) discussions on setting up the company's strategies into next 3-5 years and based on that to prepare required Projects and Budgeting to meet and facilitate the LRP from Development function perspective. Show less

• Project Lead / Young Lead for Turnaround & Transformation

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Drive Turnaround & Transformation Strategies 2019 - 2025 into SBU• Lead Project Identification, Initiation, Validation & Implementations• Work with Work Stream Leads of SBU for Sustain the Implementation• Liaise with Group Turnaround Officer and Group CEO’s office

• Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

  Defining Plant Level Capacity Budget along with Operations, Planning and Finance Teams.Carried out OEE Reporting of the Plant - Deviation Tracking and Actioning with Relevant Teams.Implemented IE based Capacity Planning at Final Processing Department Which Increased Output over 30%.



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager - Production

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  * Assets intensity improvement through optimization on planned stoppages and reducing unplanned stoppages through process improvements and machinery modification. * Advise shift mechanics and electricians on job priorities and guide them to solve problems in effective manner. * Plan the routine maintenance activities and projects in filling, packing and pre-mixing. * Pre and Post evaluation of the filling and packing line during maintenance schedules and approving line release document as the section head. * Implementation of TPM phases in filling and packing lines and coaching whole production team on maintaining and sustaining the improvements. * Managing 80 permanent employees and 120 contract employees. * Drive continuous improvement on optimization of manufacturing resources and improving the way of working on day by day. Show less



Trischel Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd - MAS Holdings

• Assistant Manager - Industrial Engineering

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

  * Responsible for layout optimization and expansion planning, including quotation evaluation and job awarding. * Justifications on man power requirements, recruitment, training and development to achieve set standards. * Plant capacity justification based on agreed specifications, Negotiate with machinery suppliers to achieve the given speeds, and plan modifications in the machine to achieve desired performance. * Selection of plant machinery and equipment based on the company’s long range plan (LRP) along with the expansion planning for better profitability in the operation. * Monitor and control plant level KPI’s (OEE , Process Waste) Show less



Camso

• Canada
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Project Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Member of CAMSO project team which drives strategic projects across CAMSO Loadstar. Appointed to EDT-01 plant for project named "Mould Shop" to support the business in saving time in major business losses due to tire mould changeovers, mould repair and maintenance. Along with, defect triggering and reorder point for mould and accessories on operation, classification of mould components according to quality, define planning system considering all aspects to give customer commitment on delivery. I have designed a completely new facility to meet the future demand along with the support and consultation from Plant Director, Engineering Manager, Engineering Director and Head of Operations to Sri Lanka. Had to work with HR, Finance and other Production departments to accomplish the given task within the project scope Show less

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  * Maintain MTTR and MTBF within set targets and improve with routine modification and activity combination. * Root cause analysis on breakdown through generating engineering problem sheet which provides a systematic approach to address the cause and serves as a learning document.* Preventive Maintenance Schedule Adherence and on time Completion through planning common resources in advance and maintaining optimum inventory on spares. * Prepare maintenance budget and control within target. Raise CAPEX requirements in the section for operational year and utilize in effective manner Show less



Sri lankan Airlines

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Aircraft Engineer

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  I have selected as Trainee Aircraft Engineer to work in Sri Lankan Airlines Aircraft Engineering Division. I have selected as Trainee Aircraft Engineer to work in Sri Lankan Airlines Aircraft Engineering Division.



Noyon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd - MAS Holdings

• Innovation Engineer

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  *Innovative Design and Concepts*Organize forums with divers professionals to collect and direct the demand of new product related to lace marketInteracting with stakeholders to ensure that product requirements are accurately reflected Supporting thoughts on products (lace) innovations to make it a reality by applying it to realistic situations with required modifications on machinery and processesImprove bottom line through new product introduction and process modificationsAdopt technologies from various industries to accelerate and smoothen the process Identifying, Justifying and Implementing improvements to the business products and processes Show less

• Production Engineer

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2013

  *Production Execution and Continuous Improvements*Responsible to achieve operational targets for knitting department (new generation machines) throughout. Evaluate and providing solutions to deviations for knitting KPI. Trigger process violations and deviations in upstream and downstream of knitting department. Co-work with other departments to improve KPI's. Support for the KAIZEN projects of team members and team leaders. Improve process short comes with applying Lean principles. Project champion of OEE to improve from 55% to 65% Show less

• Management Trainee (Production)

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

  Gained hands on experience in all the production departments including Knitting, Dyeing, Finishing, Scalloping and Technical, QA and Engineering to have understanding on business operations. Had introductions in Finance, HR function, IT, Logistics and Marketing to have an overall business understanding to start my career with a strong foundation.



MTD Walkers & Sons Engineers PLC

• Trainee Engineer

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

  Responsible for work orders receiving to the manufacturing facility from the other business units to fabricate gear wheels, fasteners, mechanical elements other components as per given drawings. Responsible for deliver the planned tea roller machines and conveyors to local and international market. Responsible for work orders receiving to the manufacturing facility from the other business units to fabricate gear wheels, fasteners, mechanical elements other components as per given drawings. Responsible for deliver the planned tea roller machines and conveyors to local and international market.



Sri Lanka Air Force

• Sri Lanka
• Government Relations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Engineering Intern - Aircraft Engineering Wing

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  Trained in following sections * Rotary wing aircraft overhauling * Engine and Component Overhaul Bay * Avionics and Electrical Instrument Bay * Aircraft Repair Services * Testing of oil samples (SOAP) Trained in following sections * Rotary wing aircraft overhauling * Engine and Component Overhaul Bay * Avionics and Electrical Instrument Bay * Aircraft Repair Services * Testing of oil samples (SOAP)