Manager Engineer

ISURU SENEVIRATNE

Permanent address: *** Charing Cross Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2N1N5, Phone: 204-***-****, Email: abou1q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Industrial Engineering graduate seeking a position in manufacturing engineering or project management, where versatile experience and academic knowledge can be utilized to contribute to the productivity, feasibility studies, increase in revenues, while learning from systems in a state-of the art organization.

Professional Accomplishments

Industrial Engineering SkillsEnhanced operating efficiency of factories, by monitoring method study/ time study and ergonomics.Balanced critical operations in production lines through time study, and reduced cycle time/ bottle necks in processes.Introduced incentive schemes and motivated operators to surpass daily targets/ thereby achieving management budget.Introduced automated processes where necessary, to reduce cycle time- thereby increasing productivity with low pay back period – ex: ETON conveyor system, Pneumatic Velcro machines, Laser guided welt pocket machines, Direct drive/ Gerber laying/cutting system.

Communication Friendly yet persuasive communication within cross-functional teams, to achieve corporate goals.Organize meetings to plan/ schedule and delegate responsibilities, in order achieve critical path in projectsHosted meetings with customers, including VP’s and co-workers during bi-annual product development meetingsRecorded and distributed intelligent information to all parties, with action points in a timely manner.

Project ManagementSupported the project team that introduced SAP ERP solution for the first time in South East Asia – worked with consultants through planning / implementation/ information upload/ monitoring and trouble shooting.Ensured the planned bi-annual product line delivery targets were met, by managing timely communication among all stake holders, within the product life cycle. ( for approx $20 million annual turnover ) Coordinated undergraduate engineering group project of Efficiency Improvement through IE Method Application and time study . Ensured overall success of the project deliverables and milestones were met.

Quality ControlIntroduced Statistical Process Control (SPC) method to Factories in Srilanka and Bangladesh to reduce inline defects during production, to increase quality by maintaining AQL 2.5% standard.

Related Work History

Industrial Engineer (EIT)- Motor Coach Ltd 2011 May- CurrentLead the project in Simulation of manufacturing through ARENA software, using time studies and balancing operations/ Design optimum layouts and maximize worker utilizations.Using Unigraphics to check interference in assemblies, Prepare work instructions, Time studies, Product introduction through ECN’s based on features, Use Syteline to investigate routing/ installationsPrepare matrix for sequencing and line balancing

Product Manager- Nygard International 2006 Aug -2010 SepNegotiated costs with suppliers to ensure feasibility of production / assisted management to determine retail prices, based on stipulated company gross margins.Analyzed data from manufacturers, and made recommendations to reduce costs, to achieve $120 Million annual sales (for Nygard Moderate Division) Achieved on time deliveries within 97% by shipment tracking using integrated PDM software, web based applications, and proper co-ordination. Ensured timely intelligent information distribution to internal teams/ vendors in order to meet target deliveries on time. Ensured milestones were met with Product Life Cycles and worked with cross functional teams, to achieve them.

Production Co-coordinator- Duet Designs 2006 Jan- 2006 AugCoordinated material flow between 4 production factories and the buying office in Toronto which sourced maternity wear for the US market. Sourced fabric through nominated importers in Montreal, QC based on competitive pricing/ quality.Planned styles/ quantities on a bi-weekly basis using Visual 2000 ERP software- factory allocations were done as per product specialization and earliest due date (EDD) to achieve on time delivery of 100%Analyzed fabric/ factory issues and reduced costs to the company, by inventory minimization, JIT sourcing and coordination of logistics between factories and buying office.

Merchandising Manager- SF Denim Apparels 2004 Jan- 2005 JunSpear headed the merchandising division of SF group’s three factories ( total of 17 production lines), by assuring JIT sourcing, and worked with factory managers to plan based on EDD and FIFO methods.Supervised a staff of 10 merchandisers and improved annual turnover, by 20%, through proper production planning, Integrated excel planning charts and refining customer base by profitability.Supervised Product developments (PD), costing negotiations with customers as per feasibility of production and capabilities of each factory.Team work- with factory managers to solve technical problems during production.

Senior Merchandising Manager- Beximco Garments 2002 Feb- 2004 JanNegotiated costings with world renowned apparel labels (such as Next, Levis, Gloria Vanderbilt) - based on factory capabilities- Increased revenue by $200,000 per year with accurate planning and co-ordination.Suggested automation of processes to increase profitability by 25% with a payback period just shorter than 2 years.Supervised logistics between three satellite factories (total 12 production lines), sub contracting JV factories and suppliers. Thereby reducing air freight costs of woven division by 17%.Used integrated ERP software DATATEX- to distribute real time, accurate information among stake holders, in order to produce correct products, considering continuous change management in fast paced apparel industry.

Merchandiser- Slimline / Linea MAS Pvt Ltd 2000 April- 2002 JanGained experience in total merchandising/ factory process; from Proto-type development till shipment stageUsed integrated SAP ERP software, suited for manufacturing.Sourced fabric and planned production in conjunction with production planners, to achieve 97% on time delivery against budgeted.

Management Trainee- Desmond Mercury Pvt Ltd 1998 Sept- 2000 AprilContributed in introducing SPC quality system through Hirdaramani factories ( Katunayake/ Maharagama/ DMPL)Feasibility studies for ETON system and helped implement the same in Hirdaramani/ KatunayakeProcess improvement/ automation projects in DMPL.

Education2011 Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Engineering (Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification Program)

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba

2002 Post Graduate Advanced Certificate in Marketing- CIM ( UK) Chartered Institute of Marketing, London, UK.

1998 Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, with Honors

Specialized in Textiles and Clothing Manufacturing

University of Moratuwa, Srilanka Engineer In Training (APEGM)Associate Member of Textile Institute UK (CTEXT ATI)Member of Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM UK)

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