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QAQC Manager
- Location:
- Sri Lanka
- Sector:
- Quality Assurance
- Profile Created:
- 9 months ago
Education
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University of Bedfordshire 2025 - 2026
MBA
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University of Peradeniya 2018 - 2019
M.Sc. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
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University of Peradeniya 2011 - 2015
B.Sc. Chemistry (Special)
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NIBM 2022
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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SLSI - 2023
Certificate in Quality Management Systems
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SLSI - 2025
Certified Lead Auditor
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Institute of Lean Management - 2026
TPM Practitioner (Total Productive Maintenance)
Experience
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Macksons Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2024 - Present
QAQC Manager
Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Compliance & Operational Excellence Leader Provide strategic quality leadership across Enamel, Emulsion, Automotive Paint and Export manufacturing operations. Lead end-to-end Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems, ensuring product consistency, process stability and customer satisfaction. Manage organizational compliance for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, SLS Product Certifications, Green Label Certification, Environmental Protection License (EPL) and Scheduled Waste Management. Drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives through KPI monitoring, Lean Six Sigma methodologies and TPM practices. Develop, implement and standardize SOPs, Work Instructions, quality systems and operational procedures across manufacturing facilities. Lead customer complaint investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) programs to improve product performance and reduce recurrence. Oversee Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and environmental sustainability programs to ensure regulatory compliance. Establish and monitor quality, productivity and operational KPIs to support data-driven decision- making and continuous business improvement. Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, certification bodies and environmental agencies. Collaborate strategically with Production, R&D, Sales, Procurement, Projects and Operations teams to optimize manufacturing performance and support new product development. Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
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Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd. 2022 - 2024
Chemist
Managed a team of QA analysts and officers, conducting annual reviews and assigning targeted projects. Created and monitored quarterly KPIs for laboratory staff, reducing quality-related manufacturing defects. Represented and addressed quality issues in daily production, monthly management, and quality circle meetings. Coordinated routine laboratory instrument calibrations and annual service activities. Implemented ISO 9001:2015 systems in the factory and conducted internal audits. Eliminated unusual fluctuations in quality data through root cause analysis targeting operator, machine, and method errors. Collaborated with external laboratories (SLSI, NBRO, ITI, SGS) for external analysis and chemical procurement.
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Samson Compounds (Pvt.) Ltd. 2021 - 2022
Research and Development Executive
Designing formulas to develop rubber sheets according to the customer requirements Produce laboratory scale and large scale rubber sheets and carry out testing to check whether it is matching with customer requirements Working with procurement department to make available relevant raw materials for R&D Maintaining quality standards in the laboratory Ensuring the quality and testing requirements of materials, processes and products are accurately carried out according to sampling plans and quality management systems
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Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd 2016 - 2018
Chemist
Chemical Quality Testing: Performed testing of raw materials and cement using XRF, XRD, titration, and wet chemistry methods to evaluate parameters such as SO₃, alkalis, and free lime. Production Monitoring: Analyzed kiln feed, kiln dust, and gases to optimize chemical balance in rotary kilns, contributing to improved clinker quality and fuel efficiency. Standard Compliance: Ensured manufactured cement met SLS/ASTM standards. Prepared documentation for regulatory and ISO compliance. Interdepartmental Coordination: Worked closely with production, quality control, and maintenance teams to ensure that process improvements were implemented effectively. Supplier Liaison: Managed raw material testing and coordinated with suppliers to ensure incoming materials met required specifications
