Rishan Akalanka

Experience

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  LeeF

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2014

  CEO

  Its a YESL registered company. Company is producing innovative products with its crew of 30 all who are undergraduates of University of Moratuwa.

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  Catholic Students Movement

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  Vice President

  Catholic Student's Movement is a body of 1000+ catholic undergraduates in Colombo Region. In our movement we organize religious events such as Carols, Charity projects as well as programs we consider worthy in the prevailing education and social system.From February 2013 - February 2014 I worked as the mobilizer for the movement.

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  Coca Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd.

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Trainee - TPM

  During this training period I had an exposure to Total Productive Maintenance and how it is applied on a production line practically.

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  Lanka Mineral & Chemicals Pvt Ltd

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Engineering Trainee

  In this training period I worked closely with Sodium Hypochlorite manufacturing and designed a static mixer with enhanced performance. Apart from that involved in several projects simultaneously on scrubber installing, mixer installing and paint developing.

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  MAS Silueta

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Product Development Engineer

  As Product Development Engineer, I successfully performed from RM ordering to Production hand over stage which includes of material selection, material utilization, trial management, customer handling and many other high technical activities. Handled NIKE, CK, H&M and many other high end customers.

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  MAS Linea Intimo

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Graduate Engineering Trainee

  At MAS Linea Intimo I handled a project of Minimizing the corrosion of Knitting Machines successfully

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  Ansell Lanka

  May 2016 - Jun 2021

  Process Engineer

  - Commissioning of Line 8&9 Dipping lines. A 15.5M USD Project.- Siliconising solution optimising project recognised as the best lean project in 'Wave 2' project series with a saving of 72K USD per annum.- Commissioning of Dipping line 10, a 7.4M USD project. - Awarded Employee of The Year – 2018- Driving MU Projects (50-60 projects annually with the Executive Team with a saving of 1-2M USD)- Process Material optimization across HGBU- BOM Development for high cost products (Hybrid Synthetic) and systematic cost reduction- Reduction of Synthetic Aged Inventory by 8 times within 6 months- Driving Productivity Improvement Projects with Lean Team- Optimizing Production Plans to enhance MU across HGBU with collaboration of relevant Departments- Supportive role in current Production Process in Quality, Engineering and Management- Certified Energy Manager awarded by Association of Energy Engineers- Ansell Certified Lean & Six Sigma Green Belt- Contingency plan development for sudden machine shut down in critical situations- Aligning the product and process to ISO, BSI and relevant standards and Certifications- SWP initiation for HGBU-NSS- Conceptualization of Ansell Lanka HGBU Capacity Improvement by process flow optimization Show less

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  Ansell

  Jul 2021 - now

  Associate Manager - Manufacturing

  - Ensure required and planned output of required quality level is delivered effectively of the Synthetic plant by ensuring machine availability keeping WIP and other wastes minimum.- Coordination of Process, Engineering and Production teams to deliver a common goal.- Ensure that the department is adequately staffed with budgeted personnel (256 with 6 direct reports) who are trained, developed, motivated and competent and have the opportunity and direction to achieve their maximum potential.- Management of the plant aligning to all internal and external regulatory and other requirements for Quality, Safety, Environment etc including documentation and relevant certifications.- Coordinate and ensure a smooth flow of materials/ finished goods from planning to packing with collaboration of Supply Chain Team, R&D Team, QA Team, Packing and other departments when necessary.- Ensure safety of the stakeholders by initiating and implementing SWP, BBS, Risk Assessments and other safety measures effectively.- Investigate customer complaints. Analyze results and report findings to QA & RA Manager through Manufacturing Manager.- Ensure OEE of the three MCs are 88%, 92% and 96% where 85% is the target by effectively managing PM and Product Changeover and modifications- Budgeting for the Production Department inclusive of Capacity, Head Count, CAPEX, Projects, Productivity, Expenses and etc- Inventory Management of Synthetic Surgical Gloves under 1.6M where daily output is 0.2 M- Ensure that employees are fully aware and following Quality Policy, GMP, Environment Policy, Health Policy & Occupational Safety Policy Show less