Experience

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  Fonterra

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

  Quality assurance analyst
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  Nestlé

  Feb 2007 - Apr 2007

  Microbiology analyst ( contractual)
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  University of kelaniya

  May 2007 - Aug 2008

  Microbiology demonstrator ( laboratory)
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  Ceylon agro products holdings (pvt) ltd

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Senior microbiologist

  Responsible for ensuring the elimination/occurrence of any Microbiological Hazards to the five Processing plants namely the Poultry Processing, Processed Meat Manufacturing, Noodle Manufacturing, Bakery & Confectionary Plants.

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  Unilever

  Jun 2009 - May 2012

  Qa manager/microbiologist

  Responsible for the microbiological & hygiene safety & standards of products manufactured and marketed by Unilever Sri Lanka, Agarapathana instant tea factory & all 3P & 2P manufacturing sites. Also exclusively responsible for managing the quality assurance of all microbiological operations related to the hygiene & sanitation of environment, plant, product, process & people.Planning, managing, executing and reviewing total quality management function of extended supply chain, which included 3P foods & HP contract manufactures, raw material suppliers, distributors & logistic service providers. Show less

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  Edinborough

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2013

  Site manager

  Steered and directed Food Manufacturing operations that generated AUD 16M in annual revenue. Established operational policies and implemented process improvements to ensure superior quality and optimal output. Directly supervised five Managers of Supply chain, production , Quality assurance and maintenance departments; overseeing 200+ employees. Designed and implemented coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Actively interfaced with vendors and senior management for order expediting, capacity planning and material forecasting. Ensured strict adherence to quality control procedures.https://www.edinborough.lk Show less

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  Expolanka holdings plc

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

  Head of quality assurance & extraction plant operations manager

  Ensure all activities in Quality Assurance and R&D department are in accordance with the company QMS guidelines and Policies. Manage and motivate employees in the department and allocate jobs to maximize productivity and efficiency. Maintain BRC, ISO 22000, 14001, HACCP and GMP standards of the company processors. Manage all operations of the manufacturing plant.

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  Allied pinnacle

  Feb 2015 - now

  Manage /Coordinate, monitor and develop the production operations of the Yatala Site, ensuring that products are produced, stored and distributed to the highest commercial quality / efficiency whilst, meeting corporate and statutory requirements. Responsible for the efficient, safe operation of the site.- Assist and manage the operational implementation of Quality Management systems, Food safety systems and Occupational health and safety systems.- Maintenance and improvement in production standards.- Improved site production efficiencies.- Reduction in waste.- Recommendations resulting in site productionimprovements.- Compliance with all policies and procedures.- Best practice MIFOT results. - Minimize Rate of Complaint.- Best practice production at all times.- Accurate reporting, on time.- Maintenance of site budgets- Accurate forecast information to the Supply Chain function.- Compliance with all relevant processes- Collaboration with relevant centralised functions for best practice production.- Disclosure of all relevant information regarding centralised functions impacting Site production.- Contribution to improving centralised functions.- Participation & contribution in relevant meetings.- Safety Walks,talks,internalaudits,training. - Site safety index.- GMP score and Maintain quality Certification.- Continued compliance and no breach of Company or statutory standards.- Ensure all aspects of performance and to instigate remedial action to maintain efficiency and least cost practices. Compliance with all training requirements.- Disclosure of Human Resources / Industrial Relations issues to the Human Resources Department.- Improvedemployeeengagementresults.- Completion of project requirements on time and within budget.Reports to: National Operations Manager – Baking Show less Manage /Coordinate, monitor and develop the production operations of the Brendale Site, ensuring that products are produced, stored and distributed to the highest commercial quality / efficiency whilst, meeting corporate and statutory requirements. Responsible for the efficient, safe operation of the site.- Assist and manage the operational implementation of Quality Management systems, Food safety systems and Occupational health and safety systems.- Maintenance and improvement in production standards.- Improved site production efficiencies.- Reduction in waste.- Recommendations resulting in site productionimprovements.- Compliance with all policies and procedures.- Best practice MIFOT results. - Minimize Rate of Complaint.- Best practice production at all times.- Accurate reporting, on time.- Maintenance of site budgets- Accurate forecast information to the Supply Chain function.- Compliance with all relevant processes- Collaboration with relevant centralised functions for best practice production.- Disclosure of all relevant information regarding centralised functions impacting Site production.- Contribution to improving centralised functions.- Participation & contribution in relevant meetings.- Safety Walks,talks,internalaudits,training. - Site safety index.- GMP score and Maintain quality Certification.- Continued compliance and no breach of Company or statutory standards.- Ensure all aspects of performance and to instigate remedial action to maintain efficiency and least cost practices. Compliance with all training requirements.- Disclosure of Human Resources / Industrial Relations issues to the Human Resources Department.- Improvedemployeeengagementresults.- Completion of project requirements on time and within budget.Reported to: National Operations Manager – Baking Show less Manage Food Manufacturing Systems of The 2 main retail/ customer's Woolworths and Coles.BRC, WQA, Coles CFMSR, HACCP, Yum, ISO 22000.The preparation of the companies Site manual controls and supervision of all amendments and revisionsControl and the distribution of all the site quality documentationPerform all internal and external audits on behalf of the company.Conduct GMP audits for all QLD manufacturing sites namely Brendale, Tennyson and Yatala.Conduct internal audits for Retail and Milling productsAttend management and site meetings.Review quality inspection personnel qualifications and training requirementsMonitor the disposition of all issued nonconformance reports.Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements when required.Coordinate all QA/QC activities with the Regional and National QA managerCoordinate all QA/QC activities with the procurement and Planning Managers.Monitor statistical method reporting.Action and close all customer complaintsControl all SAP documentation. Show less

  • Site Manager

    Mar 2018 - now

  • Site Manager

    Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2016