Bhathiya Pathirathna
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
I am an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager, Data Analyst, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (SSMI), Lean Green Belt (Toyota-TSD), ISO 9000 Quality Management System Lead Auditor (SGS-UK), Software Developer (IDM), and Lean Six Sigma Training Academy Coordinator (MAS-NIKE) who has designed, trained, and managed continuous improvement business models for global organizations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Customer Care Assistant
IBIS Hotel
Birmingham
2023.11 - Current
Team Member
Royal Mail
Atherstone
2022.07 - 2023.04
Manager Continuous Improvement
Swisstek Aluminium Limited
2020.10 - 2021.06
Manager Operational Systems
Hirdaramani Industries (Pvt) Limited
2018.10 - 2020.08
Assistant Manager Lean Systems
MAS KREEDA (PVT) Limited
2017.04 - 2018.12
Senior Executive Quality Assurance
MAS KREEDA (PVT) Limited
2013.10 - 2017.04
Executive Process and Systems
MAS Holdings (PVT) Limited
2010.04 - 2013.10
Executive Quality Assurance
MAS Holdings (PVT) Limited
2006.12 - 2010.04
Executive Human Resources
Smart Shirts (Limited)
2005.10 - 2006.11
ISO Quality Management System Co-ordinator
Smart Shirts (Limited)
2001.05 - 2005.07
Computer Programmer
Finelanka Luggage (Pvt) Limited
1998.07 - 2000.05
Computer Training Instructor
IDM Computer Studies (Pvt) Limited
1997.12 - 1998.05
Education
Master of Science in International Business with Data Analytics and Advanced Practice -
Ulster University
Master of Business Management in Marketing - undefined
University of Kelaniya (Government)
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing - undefined
University of Kelaniya (Government)
Diploma in Management - undefined
University of Kelaniya (Government)
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma
- ISO Quality Management System
- Quality Auditing
- Process Auditing
- Data Analytics
- Process Mapping
- Value Stream Mapping
- Business Process Mapping
- QCO / SMED
- TPM (AM/PM)
- Kanban
- Pull System Kaizen
- 5s and Visual Management
- Problem Solving Tools
- Safety and Ergonomics
- Skill Matrices & Skill Development
- Performance Management
- Policy Deployment (Hoshin Development)
- Takt Time
- D2D
- Ohno Circle
- Supplier Integration / Supply Chain Management
- Document Controlling System Development
- Makigami Analysis / Work Load Balancing
- Meeting Facilitation
- Job Instruction Training (JI Training)
- Suggestion System Development
- Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools (Minitab / SPSS)
- MS Office (MS Excel / MS Access)
- SIPOC Analysis
- Process Standardization (SOP / STW)
- SQDCM - KPI Development
- Andon System Development
- Software Development (VBnet and SQL Server)
- Adobe Illustrator (Picture / Animation / Video)
- Project Management (A3)
Accomplishments
- Gold Winner, National Convention on Quality and Productivity (2015) (Process Automation - Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka)
- Certificate of Appreciation, Divisional Learning and Development Awards, MAS Holdings (Pvt) Limited, NIKE
- Service Award, 11 Years Dedicated Service, MAS Holdings (Pvt) Limited, NIKE and Global Apparel Industry
- Recognized as Phase 3, best LEAN Implementation for Front End Support Service Functions (NIKE)
- Designed, Developed, Documented, Trained, and Consulted four large-scale manufacturing companies and a Finance Division to obtain the ISO 9000 Quality Management System Certification (SGS UK) and sustained 15 years (NIKE Apparel Manufacturing and most world-renowned brands)
Custom
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Guitarist
- Software Developer
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Customer Care Assistant
IBIS Hotel
2023.11 - Current
Team Member
Royal Mail
2022.07 - 2023.04
Manager Continuous Improvement
Swisstek Aluminium Limited
2020.10 - 2021.06
Manager Operational Systems
Hirdaramani Industries (Pvt) Limited
2018.10 - 2020.08
Assistant Manager Lean Systems
MAS KREEDA (PVT) Limited
2017.04 - 2018.12
Senior Executive Quality Assurance
MAS KREEDA (PVT) Limited
2013.10 - 2017.04
Executive Process and Systems
MAS Holdings (PVT) Limited
2010.04 - 2013.10
Executive Quality Assurance
MAS Holdings (PVT) Limited
2006.12 - 2010.04
Executive Human Resources
Smart Shirts (Limited)
2005.10 - 2006.11
ISO Quality Management System Co-ordinator
Smart Shirts (Limited)
2001.05 - 2005.07
Computer Programmer
Finelanka Luggage (Pvt) Limited
1998.07 - 2000.05
Computer Training Instructor
IDM Computer Studies (Pvt) Limited
1997.12 - 1998.05
Master of Science in International Business with Data Analytics and Advanced Practice -
Ulster University
Master of Business Management in Marketing - undefined
University of Kelaniya (Government)
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing - undefined
University of Kelaniya (Government)
Diploma in Management - undefined
University of Kelaniya (Government)