Assistant General Manager
Resume:
Nimeka Kukulevithana
Assistant General Manager-
Production
Galle 80000, Sri-Lanka
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Hardworking Assistant General Manager focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets in Business Plan. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks dedicated to business success. Work Experience
Assistant General Manager-Production
April 2023 to Present
www.flintec.com
Responsible for implementing overall manufacturing strategy and operational goals to exceed the customers’ expectations for product quality, cost, delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing production levels and driving operational excellence.
Production Manager
Flintec Transducers Pvt Ltd - Koggala, Sri-Lanka
October 2008 to April 2023
www.flintec.com
Job Role
• Supervised production staff of 350+ including Engineers for Manufacturing high-quality Load cells and Scales.
• Directed employees in compliance with federal safety and environmental regulations and operational standards.
• Tracked KPIs and adjusted strategies to meet business plan consistently.
• Lead and monitored projects to improve people productivity, inventory and cost reduction, product delivery timelines and NRFT control.
• Areas focused on reduction of DLDM of Products.
• Audited operations to verify conformance with production, safety and quality standards.
• Implemented 5S/Kaizen initiatives to enhance department productivity and reduce waste.
• Implemented daily management processes in line with ISO9001,13485 and 14001 standards.
• Worked with engineering to improve operations through Automation, reduce operational bottlenecks and optimize setup times.
• Practicing Environment Management System (EMS) and Occupational Health and Safety Management system in the company.
• Project Manager of load cells manufacturing using Pick & Place machine and Reflow technology started in 2012. Industrial Engineer
Flintec Transducers Pvt Ltd - Koggala, Sri Lanka January 2003 to October 2008
www.flintec.com
Flintec Transducers Pvt Ltd - Koggala, Sri-Lanka
Job Role
• . Identified issues and risks to ensure cost-effective new product development and introduction into manufacturing.
• Led time reduction, part and process simplification and test improvements in conjunction with contract manufacturer.
• Discovered opportunities for waste reduction and capacity improvement.
• Evaluated process improvements for operations to minimize downtime and rework.
• Analyzed and planned workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layouts and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimated production costs, cost-saving methods and effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action and control.
• Addressed production issues such as inefficiencies and supply waste with in-depth assessments and process improvements.
• Worked with management and the front-line employees to develop production and design standards.
• Enhanced the reliability of products by boosting quality control procedures and standards. Engineer
Tandon Associates Lanka Pvt Ltd - Kandy, Sri Lanka September 1997 to May 2002
Job Role
• Working as the head of Pick and place division and control around 100 ops.
• Trainer of Wire bonding(wedge) machine(K&S 1470/1473/1478).
• Project leader of COB project focused for memory modules manufacturing.
• Visited India to train engineers for K&S wire bonding machines programming, maintenance and software control in 2001.
• Proper knowledge in programming pick and place machines and process of memory production.
• Suggestions given for design concepts developing into cost-saving manufacturing processes(new and existing products).
Education
Master’s degree in business administration (2 years) ICFAI University – Dehradun India (Branch in
Colombo-Sri-Lanka)
January 2010 to March 2012
National Diploma in Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology(3 years Full time) University of Moratuwa - Colombo Sri-Lanka
April 1994 to July 1997
Diploma in Teaching Mathematics
Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education-Colombo Sri-
Lanka
Oct 2019 to Nov 2020
Skills
• ISO 9001/13485/14001 (8 years)
• Project management (3 years)
• 5S/Kaizen (6 years)
• Lean Manufacturing (5 years)
• Six Sigma Metrology (10+ years)
• Production Management (10+ years)
• Quality Management (2 years)
• Environmental compliance (EMS,OHSAS) (5 years)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Development
• Milling Machining (15 years)
• Cost Saving Focus
• Plant Management
• Internal Audits (8 years)
Languages
• English - Fluent
Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt
July 2007 to Present
Executive Program on Production Management- ATOS, Japan. August 2013 to September 2013
1470/1478 Wire Bonding Machine Operations, Setup and Programming course- Kulicke and Soffa Inc. USA
February 1999
Process FMEA Appreciation Course-Conducted by Group QA & Supply Chain Manager (Flintec) December 2008
Advance DATRON Machining Software and Operation Training Course- Datron Dynamics Inc, USA July 2007 to Present
Awareness and Internal Auditor Training on ISO 13485-2016-Conducted by DNV May 2018 to May 2018
Awareness Program and Internal Audit Training on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS)
March 2018 to March 2018
Internal Auditor Training for ISO 45001-2018 OHSAS December 2021 to December 2021
Internal Auditor Training on ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 14001-2004 September 2010 to September 2010
Additional Information
• Member, ICFAI University Alumni Association.
• Member, Services Club, Galle. 2019-Present
• Charter member + Vice President of Galle Toastmasters Club-Srilanka, 2012
• Secretory and Vice President of Old Boys' Association -St. Aloysius College, 2017/ 2022
• Member of Galle Cricket Club, Galle 2023-Present
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