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Production Manager
- Location:
- Sri Lanka
- Sector:
- Management
- Profile Created:
- 5 days ago
Education
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University of Moratuwa - 2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CHEMICAL AND PROCESS ENGINEERING
First Class Honours – GPA: 3.94 / 4.00 University Gold Medalist – Highest GPA in Batch Specialization: Energy & Environmental Engineering
Experience
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Hemas Consumer Brands – Sri Lanka 2025 - Present
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Lead end-to-end production operations for market-leading soap brands including Baby Cheramy and Velvet. Ensuring compliance with ISO, SLS, and NMRA regulatory standards. Reduced conversion cost per metric ton by 10% year-on-year through targeted process re-engineering and waste reduction initiatives Drove overall plant productivity improvement of 18% through operational excellence programs and workforce development. Delivered 15 million LKR in operational cost savings through utility optimization and targeted operational improvements. Achieved 10 million LKR in budget-to-actual savings through disciplined cost control and spend management
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Hemas Consumer Brands – Sri Lanka 2023 - 2025
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
Directed Project Goya, adapting production processes for Goya Soap, generating 25 million LKR annual realized savings. Reduced per-ton steam consumption in Panroom operations by 13%, delivering 20 million LKR cost savings through energy optimization. Designed and implemented KPI-based performance evaluation systems and incentive-based earning models to enhance workforce productivity. Led Automatic MRP system initiation in SAP ERP as Superuser, improving planning accuracy and material availability. Supported production strategy, cost control, and continuous improvement programs across plant operations.
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Hemas Consumer Brands – Sri Lanka 2022 - 2023
SENIOR PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE
Acted as Second-in-Command for a 90+ employee manufacturing plant. Achieved 101% overall production target for FY 2022/23 despite challenging market conditions. Delivered 20% headcount optimization through process improvements and basic automation without layoffs. Improved BC Line productivity by 67% output increase through machine layout optimization and workflow redesign. Maintained quality, safety, and operational compliance standards.