Quality Assurance & Production Leader with HSE Expertise
Resume:
Mellagaswewa,
Bandarakoswaththa.
*********@*****.***
Sex: Male
Citizenship: Sri Lankan
Religion: Buddhism
Date of Birth: 28-10-1992
Civil Status: Married
NIC No: 923023747V
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Core Competencies
Adaptability & flexibility
Time management
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Industry Experience
FMCG (Tea industry) expertise
Multinational exposure (Jiffy Group)
Manufacturing experience in QA, QC,
Production & HSE functions
Coir pith–based growing media
manufacturing
Quality & Systems Management
FSMS (ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, BRC,
IFS)
System certifications (ISO 9001, ISO
14001, ISO 45001, GMP)
Product certifications & organic
certifications
Process Improvement & R&D
Lean Six Sigma & TPM
RCA & CAPA
Auditing
Research & product development
Continuous improvement (CI)
Technical & Communication Skills
Microsoft Office & statistical
packages (Minitab, SPSS) ·
Report writing
Customer complaint handling
Data Analysis
SUMMARY
I am an experienced Quality Assurance, Production, Safety and Health Leader in both executive and managerial roles. In addition to that, I am extremely organized and highly self-motivated, with a proven background in achieving targets and meeting tight deadlines, performing well in a highly pressurized working environment.
My personal motto is "Don't stop dreaming" and "Never let your memories be greater than your dreams".
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Stassen Exports (PVT) Ltd.
Assistant Manager Quality Assurance – (April 2025 – Present)
Supporting Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining quality and food safety management systems, including ISO 9001, GMP, IFS, BRC, ISO 22000, HACCP, SA 8000, Rainforest Alliance, Halal, and organic standards
(NASA, EU, USDA, Demeter, Bio Suisse and JAS).
Monitoring and verifying daily processes and records to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, organic, and social accountability standards.
Approving all incoming packaging materials and maintaining document control processes.
Conducting internal audits across all existing standards and maintaining up-to-date records.
Managing external sample handling and laboratory testing.
Resolving customer complaints efficiently, ensuring timely feedback and corrective actions.
2. Jiffy Products Sri Lanka (PVT) Ltd. (JSL) Kobeigane Plant
Executive QA, Health & Safety – (Jan 2023 – Apr -2025)
Executive Quality Assurance –( Jul 2021 – Dec 2022)
Achieved QHES KPIs: reduced non-conformities by 50%, maintained zero safety incidents for two consecutive years and improved right-first-time
(RFT) by 1%.
Managed external audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, RHP, GMP, OMRI, and EU input organic certifications, achieving 100% compliance.
Led an 18-member QA team, identified training needs, and implemented development programs.
Analyzed internal and external test results and interpreted findings for management decisions.
Carried out verification and study-based trials, monitored statutory and regulatory export requirements, and managed customer-specific sample handling processes.
Upgraded control documents to meet quality standards and actively engaged in continuous improvement (CI) projects to enhance productivity, quality and Health & safety performance. B. G. S. M. WIJEBANDARA
3. Biogrow Lanka(PVT) Ltd. – More than 3.5 years
Production Manager – (Apr 2021 – Jun 2021)
Junior Production Manager – (Apr 2019 – Mar 2021)
Management trainee – (May -2018 – Mar 2019)
Intern – (Nov 2017 – Apr 2018)
Monitored and managed production operations to meet targets within tight deadlines.
Planned production schedules aligned with shipment plans, including dye and style changes.
Implemented Lean and 5S methodologies to improve factory efficiency and workflow.
Led process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and optimize organizational resource utilization.
Ensured compliance with GMP and ECOCERT standards, maintaining quality and certification requirements.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 (DNV)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) – Skill Gate Pvt Ltd
TPM Practitioner Certification – Skill Gate Pvt Ltd
Workshop on ISO 45001:2018 Standard & OHSAS Implementation – SLSI
Workshop on Internal Auditing for ISO 45001:2018 OHSAS – SLSI
Workshop on Criteria for Performance Excellence – SLNQA (SLSI)
Seminar on Occupational Health & Industrial Safety in Force by the Factories Ordinance – The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries
Training on Implementing and Monitoring Work Health & Safety Practices
– RH Training & Development
Training on Lean Management – RH Training & Development
Training on Empowering Supervisors – RH Training & Development
Training on Transforming Employees into Leaders – RH Training & Development
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) – Specialized in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening. Curricular
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position that
utilizes my existing skills and experience
while fostering further personal and
professional growth
HONORS & AWARDS
Member of the Jiffy team recognized
with the Golden Award at the National
Quality Awards (NQA) 2023, for
excellence in quality and performance.
Level V umpire in Sri Lanka Cricket -
2024
Altruistic Endeavor as a Blood Donor at
the Commemoration Ceremony of the
World Blood Donor Day -14th of June
2025 & 2019
Awarded Sri Lanka University Colours
(2016) for outstanding performance in
Inter-University Elle.
Awarded Wayamba University Colours
(2016 & 2017) for excellence in Inter-
University Elle.
Captain – 1st Runners-up Elle Team,
Inter-University Tournament (2016),
organized by SLUSA.
Team Member – 1st Runners-up Elle
Team, Inter-University Tournaments
(2014–2016), organized by SLUSA.
Represented Wayamba University in
both Cricket and Elle (2014–2017).
Black Belt Holder, G. A. T. Livera Karate
Foundation.
NON-RELATED REFEREES
Mr. Janaka Prasad Weerasuriya
Global QHES Manager,
Jiffy Group
Mobile: +947********
E mail: ******.***********@**********.***
Mr. Nuwan Wadimuni
Chief Executive Officer,
Chocolates - Maliban Biscuits Manufactories
(PVT) Ltd,
Mobile: +94-77-939****, +94-744******
E mail: *****.********@************.**
Mr. Thilina Manamendra
Senior Manager QHS & Operational,
Jiffy Products Sri Lanka (PVT) Ltd,
Mobile: +947********
Email:
*******.**********@**********.***
I do hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to best of my knowledge that I have not withheld any information, which I ought to disclose.
13-11-2025
Date Signature
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