Strategic and data-driven Process Excellence & Lean Leader with over 8 years’ experience leading transformational change across manufacturing, utilities, and service sectors. Proven track record in applying Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance. Expertise in cross-functional team leadership, Kaizen events, standard work, and change management, including oversight of Lean transformation projects in highly regulated industries. Currently seeking to apply my skills in a Flight Deck Lean Leader role to drive operational excellence at GE Aerospace.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Customer Service & Programme Manager
Taconova UK Ltd
Sheffield
10.2024 - 08.2025
Managed cross-functional teams handling metering and billing for 40+ utility customers.
Led automation and data migration projects, reducing manual workload by 40%.
Drove strategic planning and service transformation aligned with utility sector goals.
Improved cross-functional workflows and delivered training for seamless integration.
Business Support Manager
Taconova UK Ltd
Sheffield
03.2024 - 10.2024
Streamlined operations across all departments, enhancing admin and technical support.
Managed CRM and sales ops, improving lead generation and strategic alignment.
Handled budgeting and forecasting using Microsoft NAV.
Business Development Coordinator
Taconova UK Ltd
Sheffield
04.2023 - 03.2024
Standardized business processes and implemented scalable solutions.
Collaborated with sales and finance to support strategic initiatives.
Manager – Process Excellence
Crystal Martin Ceylon Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 01.2023
Led Lean projects to optimize operations and enhance SQDC.
Built visual management systems and implemented standard work protocols.
Facilitated cross-functional Lean workshops to foster continuous improvement.
Assistant Manager – Lean
Crystal Martin Ceylon Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021
Implemented TPM, QCO, and Kanban to improve delivery and efficiency.
Developed Lean documentation and performance dashboards.
Assistant Manager – Business Development
Pristine Solutions Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020
Conducted market analysis and led business proposals to attract new clients.
Executive – Lean (Assistant Manager Designate)
Crystal Martin Ceylon Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2019
Designed Lean workflows and conducted audits to support CI strategy.
Trained teams on Lean tools and principles.
Mathematics Teacher
Lyceum International School
01.2017 - 02.2019
English Teacher
CISL
10.2009 - 03.2015
Mathematics Teacher
Negombo South International School
01.2007 - 10.2009
Education
MA - Digital Media Management
Sheffield Hallam University
MBA – Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Suffolk
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration
London Business School
Skills
Lean Transformation
Continuous Improvement (CI)
Operational Excellence
Hoshin Kanri
Gemba Walks
Standard Work
Kaizen & Kata Methodologies
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
PDCA
TPM
QCO
Kanban
6S
Project & Change Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Stakeholder Engagement
ERP & BI Tools
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
AI-based business process tools
Communication
Visual Management
Training & Capability Building
Languages
English
Italian
Sinhalese
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Customer Service & Programme Manager
Taconova UK Ltd
10.2024 - 08.2025
Business Support Manager
Taconova UK Ltd
03.2024 - 10.2024
Business Development Coordinator
Taconova UK Ltd
04.2023 - 03.2024
Manager – Process Excellence
Crystal Martin Ceylon Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager – Lean
Crystal Martin Ceylon Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager – Business Development
Pristine Solutions Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020
Executive – Lean (Assistant Manager Designate)
Crystal Martin Ceylon Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2019
Mathematics Teacher
Lyceum International School
01.2017 - 02.2019
English Teacher
CISL
10.2009 - 03.2015
Mathematics Teacher
Negombo South International School
01.2007 - 10.2009
MA - Digital Media Management
Sheffield Hallam University
MBA – Master of Business Administration - undefined
Aircraft Technical Instructor at Resource Group- UK ( UK.147.0046, EASA.147.0181)Aircraft Technical Instructor at Resource Group- UK ( UK.147.0046, EASA.147.0181)
Research Lab Project Assistant at Manufacturing Made Easy Ltd – United KingdomResearch Lab Project Assistant at Manufacturing Made Easy Ltd – United Kingdom