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DAMITH SAMARANAYAKE

DAMITH SAMARANAYAKE

Jyväskylä

Summary

Self-driven, dynamic, motivated, and results-oriented team player/leader with 8+ years of experience in handling organizational functions including Leading the Production in a lean manufacturing background, continuous improvement, process development, creative problem- solving skills, good communication skills & Proficient in change management and identifying challenging areas and achieving corrective measures under pressure. Highly capable of adapting to different industries and identified as a fast learner.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Housekeeper / Trainee Leader

Siskon Siivous Oy
10.2022 - Current

Dedicated and culturally attuned part-time housekeeper with a passion for embracing Finnish traditions and connecting with people on a deeper level. Adept at creating a clean and harmonious living environment while respecting the nuances of Finnish society. Committed to understanding and integrating the essence of Finnish culture into daily routines, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere for all. Through meticulous attention to detail and an empathetic approach, I aim to contribute positively to the work place I serve, enhancing comfort and cultural understanding.

  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensures that all areas of the facility are clean and well-maintained
  • Quality Control: Maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards is a priority.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Ensure that guest requests are fulfilled, rooms are prepared for arrivals, and any
    concerns are addressed promptly.
  • Communication: Effective communication is essential for coordinating tasks, conveying instructions,
    and addressing any issues.
  • Inventory Management: Manage the inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and other necessary
    materials

Assistant Manager Production

MAS Fabrics Matrix
11.2018 - 09.2022
  • Review & guide, the post-knitting productions team to ensure that the modules are balanced, and fed and output trends are reviewed to ensure any bottleneck-related issues are resolved in a timely manner to facilitate an effective production processin achieving operations excellent KPIs on a daily basis
  • Led the Post Knitting Production department with 400 Team members, 40 Team leaders & 12 Executives in 3 value- adding departments (Sewing, Linking & Washing +Embellishment)
  • Collaboratively work with IE, Planning, and other teams on future production requirements and ensure resourcesare available to support the production plan
  • Conduct delivery meetings on a daily basis with relevant teams
  • Monitor performance (SAH & Efficiency) and address any challenges as short-term & long-term solutions as part of cost and quality control initiatives
  • Provide leadership to maintain a safe work environment in the department & doing weekly safety audits
  • Conduct the department strategy session & get countermeasures from the cross-functional team
  • Coordinate with the fire team & take immediate actions to protect the team & facilitate as a "Roll Caller"
  • Coordinate with outsourcing teams & other third parties & connect the production team as per the requirement
  • Maintain department standard (Product & Health & safety) based Customer requirements
  • ( Nike , Gymshark , Decathlon
  • Lulu Lemon , M&S , Odlo , Stoko )
  • Monitoring the Packing and warehouse operation until dispatching the shipment
  • Identify the shipment delivery risk in advance & get countermeasures with relevant parties.

Senior Executive Production

MAS Fabrics Matrix
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Review & validate all SMV & downtimes with IE team andcollaborate with them to ensure corrective measures/improvements are developed and implemented.
  • Monitor & maintain respective areas for production &
    machinery safety protocols, monitor & maintain health &safety protocols regarding people.
  • Maintain & adhere to organizational standards whilst leading initiatives such as SOPs, compliance standards, and health & safety 5S in day-to-day activities, including MOS initiatives (lean manufacturing) PDCA, Kaizen & special projects within
    the teams.
  • Perform additional Duties when requested by management.
  • Drive department KPIs & do the problem-solving with the team based on the weekly deviations.

Shift Executive- Production

MAS Fabrics Matrix
02.2016 - 11.2017
  • Prepare & monitor internal daily, and weekly plans to achieve the assigned production plan (PTP) together with the team & monitor the execution of the same to achieve set targets.
  • Coordinate with Quality, Industrial Engineering and technical teams to ensure the critical quality & technical issues are identified & resolved quickly to facilitate the achievement of targets whilst reacting to Andon's and solving issues in a timely manner ensuring minimum rejects & reworks.
  • Attending pre-production meetings & communicating
    relevant production expectations to the team.
  • Manage recourse allocation to achieve planned standard hours.
  • Ensure the administrative functions are run properly. (
    Absenteeism & Labor Turnover)

Management Trainee- Dye House

MAS Active Linea Intimo
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Manage the shift operation in both day & night shifts to
    achieve the PTP targets.
  • Ensure the availability of fabrics to both internal & outsource
    sewing plants.
  • Identify the shipment delivery risk in advance & get
    countermeasures with relevant parties.
  • Prepare production reports & share them among the
    management team on a shift basis.
  • Participate in delivery meetings & highlight the challenges &
    get the countermeasures with the team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Science ( Chemistry , Computer Studies )

University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
02.2014

Diploma in Information Technology - Information Technology

University of Colombo School of Computing
Colombo Sri Lanka
07.2012

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Work
  • Hygiene & Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Operation skills

Certification

  • Yellow belt - Lean manufacturing ( 2019 )
  • Food Hygiene Passport ( Finland ) ( 2023 )
  • Finnish Driving License
  • Executive Development training ( 2018 )
  • Job Family Based Training - Lean Manufacturing (2018)

Additional Information

  • LINKS LinkedIn: https: /www.linkedin.com/in/damith- samaranayake-a, 4943a86


Languages

Sinhala
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Finnish
Beginner
A1

References

PALITHA LIYANAGE
Chief Executive Officer
MAS Fabrics Matrix
+94777709743
palithal@masholdings.com


CHAMINDRA MIRANDO
Director Operations
MAS Fabrics Matrix
+94776999411
mirandoc@masholdings.com

Timeline

Housekeeper / Trainee Leader

Siskon Siivous Oy
10.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager Production

MAS Fabrics Matrix
11.2018 - 09.2022

Senior Executive Production

MAS Fabrics Matrix
12.2017 - 11.2018

Shift Executive- Production

MAS Fabrics Matrix
02.2016 - 11.2017

Management Trainee- Dye House

MAS Active Linea Intimo
01.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Physical Science ( Chemistry , Computer Studies )

University of Kelaniya

Diploma in Information Technology - Information Technology

University of Colombo School of Computing
DAMITH SAMARANAYAKE