Kaweeshwara Dhananjaya Rathnayake

Experience

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  Microcells (PVT) Ltd

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  Line Manager

  * Achieving day-to-day production targets and operations of the mat and rotor-cure sections including human resources

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  Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Management Trainee - Merchandising

  * Ensuring ontime sample development and sending for timely approvals from customers and in-time procurement of all materials

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  Lalan Rubbers

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Production Assistant

  * Achieving day-to-day production targets and operations including human resources.

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  GRI

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

  Research and Development Executive

  * Carrying out the product testing of tires ( SRT & POB including drum tester also)*Carrying out green tire testing ( SRT & POB)* Involving for special projects ( Compounds/semi product/tires)*Preparing and circulating reports

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  The Green Rubber Toy Company Pvt. Ltd

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

  Production Manager

  * Assessing, executing and overseeing the production process.* Detailing production activity plans concerning output, quality and quantity, cost, time constraints and labour requirement.* Tracking production output and adapting operations and resources to optimize cost-efficiency.* Steering research and development activities and executing the initiatives in the area of natural rubber latex compounding and process.* Overseeing the process of installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.* Overseeing the new development and sampling process.* Communicating with third parties about the maintenance work of machinery and equipment.* Communicating with other management staff and subordinates about production related information.* Recruiting and training labours to maintain and increase the productivity of the process.* Managing the generation of production records and reports.* Responsible for maintaining the safety aspects of the plant and operation. Show less

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  Dsl Lanka ( Pvt ) Ltd

  Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Production Manager

  * Setting up the natural rubber latex toy production plant from the very initial stage up to operational level and installation and commissioning of machines and equipment.* Recruiting and training people to comply with production requirements and ensure smooth operation with minimum cost throughout. * Planning production activities based on strategies made by management. * Monitoring the production output and responsible for quality and technical aspects of the whole operation.* Process development to mitigate issues and and optimize the output at minimum cost.* Ensuring all production and quality related records and reports are maintained and updated.* Involved in monitoring and controlling of plant and machinery maintenance schedule to ensure to optimise operational cost.*Coordinate with other departmental peers and supervisors to get information on production and other related matters to plan weekly/monthly schedules.* Liaising with safety department to ensure appropriate safety precautions are implemented.* Responsible for carrying out research and development work. Show less

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  CIC Holdings PLC

  Jul 2017 - now

  * Overseeing the process to ensure that quality accepted products are produced.* Getting involved in process modification and product modifications with R & D, Quality & Maintenance departments.* Overseeing the inventory management (managing the finished good stock, maintaining buffer stock, deliveries and managing the production plant raw material stock and all kind of packing material stocks).* Planning the monthly production based on the requirements of the marketing department.* Leading and monitoring the production team (Production Executives, Operators, and discharge crew) to meet the monthly targets.* Preparation and maintaining all records pertaining to the production (Weekly, monthly & yearly) and presenting at the monthly Management Review Meeting.* Communicating with Repair and Maintenance department to arrange required maintenance work of machinery and plant.* Ensuring all SAP (ERP System) entries are done on time.* Monitoring and reporting of all kinds of blend-able stocks and taking timely action.* Responsible for maintaining overall compliance of the plant of ISO standards of Quality Management System (9001:2015), Environmental Management System (14000:2015) and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (45001:2018).* Managing the workforce productively to keep cost under control.* Getting involved in labor issues to solve them to ensure smooth operation.* Training people to ensure smooth operation.* Reduction of cost of the operation. Show less

  • Plant Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Production Manager

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2024