Sandun Abeysinghe

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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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About me
Assistant Manager | Flavour Manufacturing & Natural Flavour Extraction | BSc.(Hons), MBA | QA & Food Industry Specialist | Passionate Photographer
Education
- Sabaragamuwa University
  2013 - 2017
  Bachelor of Science - BS (Hons) Food Science and Technology
- Asia e University
  2022 - 2023
  Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
Experience
- ELA Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016
  Research Assistant
  Successfully developed a ready to eat product “Cashew based coconut added spread” forthe USA market.
- Gills International (Pvt) Ltd.
  Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
  Quality Assurance Executive
- Cocotana Coconut Products
  Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
  Head of Laboratory - Senior Executive Quality Assurance
- CEYLON COLD STORES PLC
  Dec 2018 - now
  * Spearhead Flavours and sauces production for Ice Cream and Soft Drinks factories, ensuring alignment with operational needs.* Ensure compliance with quality standards. * Lead food safety audits, including supplier assessments, to maintain high safety standards.Oversee production operations, maintenance, and machine performance, driving efficiency and quality.* Contribute to R&D and new product development, launching innovative solutions.* Collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with licensing and safety standards.* Manage SAP and MiHCM systems updates and produce performance reports for senior leadership.* Oversee material procurement for both local and imported flavors, ensuring cost-effective production. Show less
  - Assistant Production Manager
    Jan 2024 - now
  - Senior Production Executive
    Jul 2022 - Jan 2024
  - Production Executive
    Dec 2018 - Jul 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- Food defense and Bio terrorism - Training
  Climax management Solutions
  Jun 2024
- Good Laboratory practices & Handling of Basic Microbial techniques- Training
  Industrial Technology Institute
  Oct 2023
- ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems- Internal Audit
  SGS
  Jul 2024
- Internal Auditing For ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems- Workshop
  Sri Lanka Standards Institution
  Feb 2022
- HACCP Implementation- Training
  SGS
  Feb 2023
- First Aid ( Level 01)
  Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
  Oct 2022
- Job skills development program
  Bank of Ceylon
  Jun 2012
- Export Procedures and Documentation- Training
  The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
  Sept 2020