General Manager
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Profile
Date of Birth 29/02/1972
School Attended Royal College, Colombo 7
Marital status Married
NIC No. 720601176V
Nationality Sri Lankan
Professional Qualifications
Qualification Institute
Postgraduate Certificate course
in Statistics
University of Colombo
Introduction of Geo-informatics
for project planning, execution,
Management and monitoring
University of Moratuwa
Accounting and Financial
Management
National Institute of
Plantation Management
Health and Safety
The Global Institute of
Safety, Security &
Technology
Labor Laws & Industrial
Relations
Employers’ Federation of
Ceylon
GRI Certified Training
Programme on GRI
Sustainability Reporting Process
Corporate Citizenship
Southeast Asia Pte Ltd,
Singapore
Embedding the Global Compact
and Sustainability into your
organization
UN Global Compact
Network, Sri Lanka
Factory Management
Martin Bauer Plant
Extracts (China) Co.Ltd,
Hangzhou
ISO 26000 & Guidance on
Social Responsibility
Centre of Excellence for
Sustainable Development,
India
Experience
Period Organization Designation
May 2024 – To
Date
Power Hands
Plantation (Pvt)
Ltd
General Manager –
Manufacturing
Feb 2023- April
2024
STAY Naturals
(Pvt) Ltd
General Manager -
Operations
Feb. 2014 – Jan
2023
Martin Bauer
Hayleys (Pvt)
Ltd
Deputy General
Manager-Operations
Nov. 2001 -
Jan.2014
Kelani Velley
Plantation PLC
– Head Office
(Acquired
Mabroc Teas
Manager – Corporate
Sustainability
AKILA DALPATHADU
No.42, Nanadana Mawatha,
Negombo Road, Kurunegala
**********@*****.***
Profile
Multi-disciplined result - oriented
professional with proven leadership,
analytical, people management skills in
several senior management positions
with a span of 23 years.
Ability to drive organizations achieve its
desired growth and sustainability.
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. –Postgraduate Institute of
Agriculture, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
M.Sc. – Management
University of Sri Jayawardanapura,
Sri Lanka
B.Sc.-Agriculture Special (Hons)
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
GCE O/L – 4D, 4C and GCE A/L –
2B, 2C (Bio Science)
Memberships
Professional Member of NIPM
(National Institute of Plantation
Management, Sri Lanka)
Member - SLAAQP (Sri Lanka
Association for the Advancement of
Quality and Productivity)
- SLAAS (Sri Lanka
Association for the Advancement of
Science)
Areas of expertise
Power Hands Plantation (Pvt) Ltd:
GM – Manufacturing & Agri
Business
Power Hands Holdings is standing
as a conglomerate supported by 7
subsidiaries, diversified into
various industries and operations
with 5 years of trade excellence.
• Overlooking entire Agri Business Unit and the Manufacturing plants (includes essential oil extraction, Vanilla extraction, Protein extraction using bio excess management, Poultry feed production) in the company.
• Developing and executing strategies to ensure those manufacturing plants are top suppliers to customers
• Responsible for entire production, supply chain management, Human Resource Management & Quality Assurance in the production plants. Agri Business unit consists with Crops (outdoor & green house) and Livestock management.
• Ensure the efficient and profitable operation of the business while navigating challenges such as market fluctuations, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
• Tracking and evaluating farm productivity, crop yield, and budgets. STAY Naturals (Pvt) Ltd: GM Operations
STAY Naturals (Pvt) Ltd, Matale, Sri Lanka (www.staynaturals.com) is a manufacturer of organic and conventional essential oils, oleoresins, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals materials from species and botanical native to Sri Lanka.
• Overall responsibility for the overseeing business operations as well as production, human resources, finance, communications and maintain the state-of-the-art machinery and plants
(Machineries include -Essential Oil Distillers, Pressure vessels, Evaporators, Desolventizer, Distillers, Crystallization vessels, Agitated Nutsche Filter, Sand miller, Biomass Boilers, and Steam Distribution System, Air Compressors, Generators, Cooling Towers and distribution system, Effluent Treatment Plant etc.),with high tech laboratory
(HPLC, GC, GCHS, UV Spectroscopic)
• Together with the other members of the Executive Management Team, act as an ambassador for, and lead the entire staff in achieving the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values and strategic goals
• Responsible for managing the annual budget & CAPEX allocated for the operation and development of the factory
• Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
• Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality which in par with local and global food safety, environment and safety standards
• Develop & Implement a comprehensive Quality Safety and Risk Management programme and to lead, advise and manage the development and implementation of Quality, Risk and Safety structures and processes within the organization
• Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
(Pvt) Ltd- 4
months)
Nov. 2000 to
Oct. 2001
Robgill Estate,
M/S Kelani
Velley
Plantation PLC,
Bogawantalawa
Assistant Estate
Manager
• Leading R&D for Product and Process Development in the scale of laboratory, pilot plant trials, and in production floor as collaboration projects with research institutes, universities to innovate various range of products
Martin Bauer Hayleys (Pvt) Ltd: DGM Operations
Martin Bauer Hayleys (Pvt) Ltd, Tea extract factory at Dickoya, Sri Lanka
[This is a joint venture of Germany’s botanicals giant and multinational Martin Bauer Group
(MBG) and iconic Sri Lankan multinational Hayleys PLC, manufacturing 100% natural instant tea powder, flavor, and aroma for the Global market]
• Member of the Committee of Management
• Overall responsibility for the operation of the factory and maintain the state-of-the-art machinery and plants, which include SCC 10,000 extraction machine, Aroma RO, Decanters, Centrifuges, Coolers, Evaporators, Process RO, Enzyme Inactivation System, Aseptic filler, Pasteurizer, Homogenizer, CIP plant, Spray Dryer, Powder blender, AHU, Biomass Boilers, and Steam Distribution System, Air Compressors, Generators, Ammonia Chillers and distribution system, Cooling Towers and distribution system, Oxygen Generation Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, Tea Cleaning and Tea Cutting Machine
• Responsible for managing the annual budget & CAPEX allocated for the maintenance and development of the factory
• Accountable for the production and materials planning (SAGE 100, Software system) to achieve its profitability targets
• Prepares directives, guidelines, information on various components of quality management and employee safety for dissemination throughout the company
• Overall in charge of the system certification function and the buyer audits
• Drive core programmes of work in quality, safety and risk management including process effectiveness, audit, health and safety, service user involvement, risk management, complaints management, incidents and serious incidents and employee safety
• Develops and manages the education and technical expertise in quality improvement and employee safety of the company
• Work towards the further development of partnership with employee and their representatives and with third parties with whom the organization has an association and ensure the delivery of the service plan and compliance with HSE targets
• Provide information to the Executive Management Team and the Quality, Risk & Safety Committee on quality, risk and safety profiles
• Act as the organization’s agent for and liaise with all regulatory and standards bodies responsible for licensing, credentialing and accreditation and other Quality, Risk & Safety Management concerns assuring compliance with all related requirements for these organizations
• Leads the team in any Root Cause analysis necessary and reports findings to the appropriate people
• Take responsibility for the development of support systems and processes for incident management including communication
• Lead, direct & train employees to achieve their key performance indicators
• Running the factory continuously even during the lockdown periods for Covid 19 pandemic
• Reduction of staff and improved productivity
• Hayleys Chairman’s Award winner for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022
• To obtain better quality products and to improve the yield, the process has been changed based on the laboratory trials carried out
• Developed Ready To Drink Beverages and Hot Water Soluble tea powder including carbonated tea drink.
• Developed tea capsule for hot water soluble drinks. Plantation and Agriculture
• Kelani Valley Plantations PLC: Manager - Corporate Sustainability Kelani Valley Plantations PLC, No.400, Deans Road, Colombo -10
(Grower and Producer of Tea, Rubber, Coconut, Species and other crops) Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Auditing
• Managed the overall Product Quality Assurance and System certification programme of ISO 22000:2015, FSSC 22000, ISO 14000:2015 (Environment Management System), ISO 18000:2007 (OHSAS), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), UTZ Chain of custody, Sustainable Agriculture Network/Rainforest Alliance Plantations and Chain of custody at KVPL.
• Obtain and sustain certifications of ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, TASL-SGS, Global G.A.P, Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Agriculture Network (Rainforest Alliance) and Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP).
• Lead 5S projects, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Daily Control System, Autonomous Maintenance, Tag system and Tag register.
• Group Administrator for Rainforest Alliance Certification Program and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developed Food Safety Manual, Occupational Health and Safety manual and Sustainable Agriculture Manual for the company reports.
• Developed Good Manufacturing Process and Good Agricultural Practices standards and ensured meeting Maximum Residual Limits (MRL) with lead to have a proper traceability system.
• Carried out audits with INDOCERT for the Rainforest Alliance certification programme under Sustainable Agriculture Network and audited Tea, Coconut, and Minor Export Crops plantations and their processing centers-both in Sri Lanka and India.
• Overlooking the company’s Sustainable Programme which covers Food Safety, Ethical Business, Environment, and Social.
• Regularly evaluate internal and external risk factors which affect the operation and set remedial measures.
Research & Development
• Leading R&D for Product and Process Development with sister companies, pilot plant trials, and Universities to innovate various range of products.
• Networked with statutory & regulatory authorities and national and international NGOs, Universities, and Research Institutions.
• Developed the process to manufacture specialty tea of Black, Green, and Instant. Corporate Social Responsibility & Project Management
• Designed/Developed organizational environmental, Food Safety, and Occupational Safety policies to meet desired goals.
• Administered Sustainable Agriculture Projects including forest management, vegetable (open fields and greenhouse), and fruit crop cultivation to comply with local and international regulatory authorities and made those into profitable schemes.
• Contributed to the factory upgrade programme in Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (13 Black tea, 2 green tea & 4 Rubber factories) to meet with local and international standards.
• Lead various environmental conservation initiatives (such as ‘Halgolla Nature Reserve’
‘Demarcation of Natural resources in Nuwara Eliya estate’).
• Carried out Biodiversity based line surveys with ‘Foundation for Nature Conservation and Preservation’ in 27 estates.
Human Resource Management
• Initiated development and execution of Human resource management procedures.
• Accountable for recruitment, and selection function to ensure the right talent to the organizations.
• Developed performance management systems and evaluated the achievement of key performance indicators of employees.
• Contribute to compensation management and developed pay strategies.
• Managed all trade union activities and was involved in building employer-employee relationships.
• Conducted compliance, TQM, and safety training programs to provide awareness to employees.
• At the time of acquiring the Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd (the marketing arm of the Hayleys Plantations), Hayleys group appointed me to align the company with Hayleys policies and procedures and global food and social standards which was completed successfully within four months’ time.
Robgill estate, Bogawanthalawa, Sri Lanka- as Assistant Estate Manager
• Successfully managed all agricultural functions of a 75 hectares division of the estate sickly adhering to GAPs, with a 120 workforce with 6 trade unions and overlook the Black Tea Processing Centre following GMPs.
Training
Referees
Akila Dalpathadu 18
th
November 2024
Training
Programme Institute
5S, TPM, TPS, and Kaizen
awareness training
RH Training & Development Centre and Hayleys Business School
Lead Auditor -FSMS, QMS
& EMS
SGS (Sri Lanka)
Rainforest Trainer Sustainable Agriculture Network, Bali, Indonesia Mr. Shanaka Samaradiwakara
The Director/CEO
Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC
No.280
Dam Street
Colombo 12
T.P: 011*******/076*******
*******@********.**
Prof. N. A. A. S. P. Nissanka
The Senior Lecturer
Department of Crop Science
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya
T.P: 081*******/077*******
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