Prasad Chandrasekara
Manufacturing and Operations
Gateshead,Northumbaland
Summary
An expert in managing quality, processes, and productivity with a track record of generating value by identifying opportunities for improvement and developing/implementing initiatives that improve operational, organisational, and system efficiency.
Lean Six Sigma application, and customer service in order to quickly and efficiently address customer problems, maintain regulatory compliance, progress continuous improvement, and produce substantial cost savings.
Proven track record of implementing strategic plans to ensure international quality, health, and environmental standards in big industrial enterprises in Sri Lanka and Botswana.
BASIC SKILLS Complete Supply Chains Operation Management, Data, and Root - cause analysis Evaluation, Project Management Procedures, Development Change Management, Lean Theories and Methods, First Article Inspection,Quality Control/Assurance , 5S/Kaizen Events TQM Lean Six Sigma Strategies Troubleshooting Resources Professional with eleven years of expertise in production management, quality assurance, quality control, lean manufacturing, and six sigma. A manager who is capable of attaining production goals and has demonstrated expertise in teaching and inspiring teams to offer their best effort. Expertise in planning, coordinating, and directing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and quality production To reduce downtime, demonstrates a talent for establishing and enhancing processes and work procedures in the working space. Expertise combines superior knowledge with hands-on experience with quality systems and compliance regulations, such as ISO 9001: 2015 and HACCAP systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Factory Manager
MSH Packaging Industries Pvt. Ltd
Weliweriya
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations
- Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes
- Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether Process meet established quality standards
- Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers
- Analysing production data to identify and resolve any production issues
- SMRF (transcript). SMRFs are being released from Friday 24th June.
- Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support
Shift Production Manager
Dezign Incorporated (Pvt.) Ltd
Francistown
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for shift production targets and quality control and manpower handling
- Implementation of ISO9001 : 2015 and HACCAP
- Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols
Production Manager
MSH Packaging Industries Pvt. Ltd
Weliveriya
01.2017 - 01.2018
- • Determine, negotiate and agree on in-house quality procedures, standards, and specifications Serve as management representative for ISO 9001:2015 certification system
• Oversee production process, draw up production schedule; ensure cost effective production
• Decide on required resources, draft timescale for job; estimate costs, and set quality standards
• Monitor operations to ensure production standards
• Recommend adjustments to process, inspect, test, or measure materials and products - Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
Assistant Production Manager Cum Quality Assurance & Control Manager
Ackzorne Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Kalagedihena
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Overall Responsibility of PET Bottles and Plastic CAP Manufacturing Plants Including maintaining Both plants Quality Control Quality Assurance Process
- Production Planning and general manpower handling tasks.
- Experience in Injection Molding , Extrusion, stretch blowing of PET bottles along with their
- Overall Responsibility of quality system for PET bottles and plastic CAP manufacturing Plants., obtained SLS 1336: 2008 Sri Lanka Standard Specifications for containers made of polymer materials for packaging of drinking water;
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Quality Assurance Executive
Amsafe Bridport (Pvt) Ltd
Watupitiwala
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Achieved quality assurance objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews and preparing and completing action plans.
- Familiarized and trained to be qualified Inspector for First Article Inspection as per AS9102 Rev C.
- Frames and Jig Validation.
- Familiarized with Tensile testing , as well as other related testing of textile .
- Familiarized with measuring equipment.
- Root cause analysis, 8D Analysis, Document perpetration.
- Evaluated audit findings to implement appropriate corrective actions
- Implemented customer complaint system and root-cause problem solving, to reduced customer complaints.
- Planned, conducted and monitored testing and inspection of materials and finished product quality
- Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
Senior Production Executive
Royal Porcelain PLC
Horana
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Overall responsibility of milling and spray drying manufacturing process which includes raw materials processing, storing & slip and powder preparation;
- Milling (wet grinding ) spray drying, sieving process improvement, waste minimization;
- Mechanical plant maintenance.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Northumbria University
Newcastle 09.2021 - Current
CLSSGB - Lean Six Sigma
Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma Management Institute
Sri Lanka 09.2017 - 11.2017
Post-graduate Diploma - Materials Science
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka 10.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Specialization - Materials Science And Technology
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 06.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
Documentation abilities
Additional Information
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Quote
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Timeline
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Northumbria University
09.2021 - Current
Factory Manager
MSH Packaging Industries Pvt. Ltd
01.2019 - 09.2021
Shift Production Manager
Dezign Incorporated (Pvt.) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019
CLSSGB - Lean Six Sigma
Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma Management Institute
09.2017 - 11.2017
Production Manager
MSH Packaging Industries Pvt. Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Production Manager Cum Quality Assurance & Control Manager
Ackzorne Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Post-graduate Diploma - Materials Science
University of Moratuwa
10.2015 - 10.2015
Quality Assurance Executive
Amsafe Bridport (Pvt) Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Production Executive
Royal Porcelain PLC
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Specialization - Materials Science And Technology
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
06.2006 - 08.2010
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