University of Cardiff Metropolitan, UK 2021 - 2025

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

IMBS Green Campus, Colombo 2021 - 2022

DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING (Dip.)

University of Colombo 2017 - 2018

MASTERS IN MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT (MMM)

University of Colombo 2015 - 2017

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT (PgDMM)

Sri Lanka Standard Institute 2014 - 2015

DIPLOMA IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT (Dip.)

University of Moratuwa 2011 - 2012

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY (NDT) – POLYMER ENGINEERING

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER 2025 - Present

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Lead the overall manufacturing operations of the Rubber Track Business Unit, driving strategic initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and business performance objectives. Develop production strategies and optimize capacity, manpower, budgets, and resource utilization to enhance operational performance. Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives. Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, productivity, yield, downtime, scrap, and on-time delivery. Lead cross-functional collaboration across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, R&D, and EHS to ensure seamless operations. Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, ISO management systems, statutory requirements, and corporate governance standards. Direct risk management activities, incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Lead capital investment projects, equipment upgrades, new product industrialization, and manufacturing process improvement initiatives. Develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, and succession planning while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Strengthen manufacturing governance through performance reviews, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence initiatives.

CEAT OHT Lanka (PVT) LTD 2025 - 2026

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Continued in the same job position, which involves performing as Production Manager in the Rubber Track manufacturing plant at Michelin Lanka (PVT) LTD, with the CEAT acquisition.

Michelin Lanka (PVT) LTD 2022 - 2025

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Managed rubber track manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, cost, and delivery targets. Optimized production planning, manpower, resource utilization, and manufacturing KPIs to improve operational performance. Led Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production and operational efficiency. Ensured compliance with EHS, quality, and ISO management system requirements. Led risk management, incident investigations, RCA, and CAPA implementation. Supervised and developed production teams while supporting new product industrialization and process improvement projects.

Michelin Lanka (PVT) LTD 2017 - 2022

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

Led process optimization, industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and operational efficiency in rubber track manufacturing operations. Managed new products, materials, and process industrialization from development to mass production. Conducted PFMEA, root cause analysis (RCA), and risk assessments to improve process reliability and reduce manufacturing risks. Implemented engineering changes, process improvements, and cost optimization initiatives. Collaborated with R&D, Industrial Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to standardize manufacturing processes. Developed manufacturing standards, process documentation, and technical reports while supporting equipment validation and process capability improvements. Applied data-driven analysis to optimize manufacturing performance and support operational decision-making.

Dipped Products PLC 2015 - 2017

PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE

Managed daily production operations in rubber glove manufacturing to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets. Optimized manpower, materials, and machine utilization to improve operational efficiency. Monitored production performance and implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and uninterrupted production. Ensured compliance with EHS requirements, quality standards, and operating procedures while supervising production teams.