Channa Adikari

Channa Adikari

Industrial Engineer

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  • About me

    Deputy General Manager – Manufacturing Support MBA(UCAM),BSc Eng(UOP),Lean Brown Belt(TSD), Executive Education (NUS), GTP-IT(UOC),GSD(UK)

  • Education

    • University of Colombo

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      GTP-IT
    • GSD (Corporate) Ltd - UK

      2005 -
      General Sewing Data - Methods analysis and Productivity improvement solutions,SMV calculations

      "A" Grade Licensed “GSD" Practitioner

    • IPM - SRI LANKA

      2005 -
      CC HRM
    • BMC College of Leadership

      2014 - 2014

      High Performance Leadership Program conducted by Prof Rakesh K Sondhi

    • University of Peradeniya

      1996 - 2000
      BSc Engineering Production Enginnering

      Activities and Societies: Member of Hanthana Conservation Society, Member of Production Engineering Students Society (PESS)

    • UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Business Administration - MBA
    • National University of Singapore

      2015 - 2015
      Leadership at NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

      NUS Executive Education - Emerging Leaders Programme

  • Experience

    • Comfortware Pvt. Ltd

      Oct 1999 - May 2001
      Industrial Engineer
    • Celetronix Pvt Ltd

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Process Engineer
    • MAS Slimline Pvt Ltd.

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2009
      Senior Executive - Industrial Engineering
    • MAS Holdings

      Jan 2009 - Apr 2022

      Optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing productivity, and contributing to the overall success of the organization. It requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders.Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for efficiency and productivity improvements within the manufacturing or production processes. Implementing and leading process optimization projects to reduce waste, increase throughput, and enhance overall efficiency.Resource Planning: Analyzing production requirements and capacity to ensure optimal allocation of resources, such as labor, machinery, and materials, to meet production goals.Budget Management: Overseeing the budget for industrial engineering projects and initiatives. Ensuring that projects are executed within allocated budgets and providing cost-saving solutions.Quality Control: Collaborating with quality assurance teams to implement and maintain quality control measures in production processes to meet product standards and customer requirements.Data Analysis: Utilizing data analysis tools to gather and analyze performance metrics, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to improve processes and operational performance.Continuous Improvement: Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, promoting lean manufacturing principles and implementing best practices across the organization.Project Management: Leading and managing engineering projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion within deadlines.Safety Compliance: Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards to maintain a safe working environment for employees.Team Leadership: Supervising and mentoring a team of industrial engineers, providing guidance, and fostering their professional development. Show less

      • Young Lead - Turnaround Team

        Jan 2019 - Apr 2022
      • Manager - Industrial Engineering

        Dec 2017 - Apr 2022
      • Manager - Industrial Engineering

        Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
      • Deputy Manager - Industrial Engineering

        Jan 2009 - Apr 2014
    • MAS Slimtex Pvt Ltd

      Jan 2021 - Apr 2022
      Manager – Manufacturing Support
    • MAS Slimtex Pvt Ltd

      Apr 2022 - now
      Deputy General Manager – Manufacturing Support

      Overseeing and managing various aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality. Responsible for coordinating with different departments, such as Industrial engineering, Technical, Innovation, Automation, Planning, Production, engineering & plant maintenance, to streamline operations and achieve organizational goals. Additionally, handling budgeting, resource allocation, and process improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain a safe working environment for the team. leadership, problem-solving skills & continuous improvement activities are crucial in driving success in this role. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Training of Trainers Programme

      Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College
    • Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Green Belt Sensei - Lean Certification Program

      Total Systems Development,Inc.
    • AI4E® Theory (Badge)

      AI Singapore
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Blue Belt Sensei - Lean Certification Program

      Total Systems Development,Inc.
    • Yellow Belt Sensei - Lean Certification Program

      Total Systems Development,Inc.
    • Brown Belt Sensei - Lean Certification Program

      Total Systems Development,Inc.