Deputy General Manager

  • Location:
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sector:
  • Management
  • Profile Created:
  • 2 years ago

Skills

Education

Experience

  • Eco Spindles - Yarn Plant (Subsidiary of BPPL Holdings) 2022 - Present

    Deputy General Manager - Operations

    Held full P&L accountability for a large-scale yarn manufacturing business, providing strategic leadership across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, compliance, and human resources functions. Successfully led a business turnaround initiative, transforming the organization from a negative EBITDA position to sustainable profitability by FY2025-26 through disciplined cost optimization, productivity enhancement, and operational restructuring. Directed an enterprise-wide lean transformation strategy, embedding a culture of continuous improvement through structured Kaizen programs, KPI governance, and performance management systems, resulting in significant gains in productivity, efficiency, and cost competitiveness. Drove an intensive ERP system revamp (IFS) from August to November 2022, significantly improving real-time operational visibility and data-driven decision-making. Led cross-functional teams to achieve ISO, GRS, OEKO-TEX®, and HIGG certifications, reinforcing the company's sustainability credentials and market positioning. Built and mentored high-performing leadership teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and execution excellence while aligning organizational capabilities with long-term strategic objectives.

  • Center for Lean Excellence 2022 - Present

    Lean Transformation Coach (Part Time)

    Provide expert coaching and advisory services across strategic planning, manufacturing operations, production planning, and lean manufacturing disciplines.

  • Fantasia Narrow Fabrics (Subsidiary of Stretchline Holdings Ltd) 2021 - 2022

    Manager - Operations

    Directed a 600+ employee multi-site manufacturing facilities, overseeing all operational, quality, and people management activities. Supported a 4× revenue increase, successfully scaling monthly output from USD 300K to USD 1.3M through rigorous process optimization and capacity management. Led post-merger operational stabilization, integrating processes and standardizing workflows to ensure business continuity and efficiency. Maintained absolute ISO and OEKO-TEX certification compliance throughout the operational transition.

  • Fantasia Narrow Fabrics (Subsidiary of Stretchline Holdings Ltd) 2019 - 2021

    Manager - Planning & Inventory

    Managed end-to-end production planning and inventory control, optimizing stock levels and consistently fulfilling customer delivery commitments. Led the end-to-end implementation of the Infor Syteline ERP system (Dec 2018 – Apr 2019), streamlining planning, procurement, and reporting processes.

  • Stretchline Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka (Elastomeric Covering Division) 2016 - 2019

    Assistant Manager - Lean Enterprise

    Drove lean transformation initiatives using TPS principles, achieving a 75% increase in output within the same facility footprint to meet growing customer demand (Aug 2015 – Jun 2016). Coached and mentored teams on lean tools including VSM, 5S, SMED, and Kaizen to build a sustainable continuous improvement culture.

  • Stretchline Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka (Elastomeric Covering Division) 2013 - 2016

    Executive - Lean Enterprise/Quality Assurance

    Progressed from QA Executive to Lean Enterprise Executive, establishing core strengths in quality systems, standard operating procedures, and online inspection systems to reduce garment pre-production costs and cycle times.

Languages

English
Proficient
Sinhala
Proficient