Dinesh Liyanage
Colombo District,
Summary
An astute professional, with 11 years of solid multi-national experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Logistics and, 6 years in senior leadership roles. He has gained exposure by travelling to 8 countries and, have developed specialist skills in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), SAP and work place safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager / TPM Manager
Lanka Walltiles PLC
Meepe
03.2018 - Current
- Reporting to the Assistant General Manager on TPM and Assistant Factory Manager on production, the role entailed driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in factory, operational excellence methodologies across the business, occupational safety & health and, capability development, with a work force of approximately 410 people.
- On a significant note, the plant successfully challenged the TPM Excellence Award - Kick off criteria in 2019, accepted by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance.
- Member of the SAP core team for ERP migration to SAP, which will be go live on February 2022. (for Lanka Tiles PLC, Lanka Walltiles PLC and Swisstek Aluminum PLC)
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
Manufacturing Unit Leader (Assistant Manager Production)
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintaining machine performance to achieve production line OEE targets, aligned to group standards. Handled production, engineering and quality team for achieve KPI of the RGB (Returnable Glass Bottle production) plant with total carder of 95 people.
- Implement TPM methodologies in an effective manner, with a special emphasis on the planned maintenance pillar and 5S’s
Maintenance Planner
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Maintaining machine performance to achieve production line OEE targets, by aid of PFM schedules, TBM and CBM.
- SAP PM Module acting coordinator, Maintenance planning, scheduling, Job creation, report generation done by SAP.
- Spare part ordering by creating PR in SAP and coordinate with OEMs.
- Expert in trouble shooting Heuft EBI, O&H fillers and washers, SIDEL blow molders, Krones Machine and KHS labelers and Palletizers.
Maintenance Executive and Shift Maintenance Executive
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited
06.2007 - 01.2012
- Maintaining machines to achieve production line MTBF and MTTR targets, by aid of PFM schedules, TBM and CBM.
- Expert in trouble shooting Heuft EBI, O&H fillers and washers, SIDEL blow molders, Krones Machine and KHS labelers and Palletizers.
- Handled carder of 35 technical staff both electrical and mechanical.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all mechanical equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability.
Services Engineer
Aqua Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
- Handled technical team for installation and troubleshooting of water treatment plants, RO plants, swimming pools, and water pumps maintenance.
Education
Certified On Toyota Production System
Lean Study Mission in Japan
Tokyo And Nagoya01-2022
Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
Mahatma Gandhi University
India01.2019
Certified TPM Practitioner, PM (Planned Maintenance
Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance
Japan01-2015
certified TPM Instructor for Autonomous Maintenance
Japan Management Association Consultants
Port Elizabeth, South Africa01-2014
HNDE - Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical
Advance Technological Institute (ATI)
Colombo01-2007
Diploma in Computer System Design
NIBM (National Institute of Business Management)
Colombo01-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Quality Management
Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI)
ColomboSome College (No Degree) - Certified On Working Environment Improvement For E
The Association For Overseas Technical Cooperation And Sustainable Partnership (AOTS)
JapanSome College (No Degree) - Six Sigma Greenbelt And Black Belt From PMI (Proje
PMI (Project Management Institute)
LinkedinlearningTrained Safety Internal Auditor
Coca Cola System
ColomboSkills
- Production Planning
- Production Line Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Team Development
- Quality Assurance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Training Coordination
- Business Forecasting
- Production Optimization
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Management
- Technical specifications
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Compliance with GMPs
- Workflow Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing
- Workforce training
- Performance Evaluation
- Continuous improvements
- Health and safety compliance
- Materials Management
- Continuous improvement processes
- Cost Control
- Equipment monitoring
- Inventory Coordination
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Training skills
- Manufacturing
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Assembly and production
- Experience in value stream mapping
- Raw Materials Handling
- Value stream mapping
- OSHA Regulations
- Equipment Operation
- KPI Tracking
- Maintenance Planning
Religion
Buddhist
Marital Status
Married
Spouse Name
Chathurika Shiromani
Children
- Niyu, 2.5 years
- Yemi, 4 months
Primary Education
Mahinda College, Galle, Sri Lanka
Current Employers
Mahindaement, True, 03/2018, Present
Previous Employers
- Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited, Manufacturing Unit Leader (Assistant Manager Production), 06/2016, 03/2018
- Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited, Maintenance Planner, 01/2012, 06/2016
- Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited, Maintenance Executive, 06/2007, 01/2012
- Aqua Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Services Engineer
Other Experiences
- Working knowledge on the SAP PM module (Maintenance Planning) for 5 years and PP (Production Planning) module for one year. Developed TBM (time based maintenance) and CBM (condition based maintenance) schedules for plant.
- Member of the Module development committee at NAITA (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority) and Curriculum development committee at UNIVOTEC (University of Vocational Technology) to develop National Vocational Qualification(NVQ) Standard for Machine Operator, Beverage Industry.
Age
43 years
Full Name
Dinesh Samantha Gammadhagoda Liyanage
Personal Information
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Affiliations
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Trained TPM Instructor (Autonomous Maintenance Step 4) capable for training managers, staff and workforce on 5S/TPM, setting up factory master plans and driving TPM across all sites.
- Planned Maintenance pillar leader in Coca Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd, successfully achieved PM KPIs and presented the schedule A and schedule B presentations to JIPM.
- Notably, he provided input and support to challenge the JIPM TPM Excellence Award for the Coca Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd, 2015.
Accomplishments
- A working knowledge on the SAP PM module (Maintenance Planning) for 5years and PP (Production Planning) module for one year. Developed TBM (time based maintenance) and CBM (condition based maintenance) schedules for plant.
- Member of the Module development committee at NAITA (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority) and Curriculum development committee at UNIVOTEC (University of Vocational Technology) to develop National Vocational Qualification(NVQ) Standard for Machine Operator, Beverage Industry.
Certification
- Member, YMBA (Young Men’s Buddhist Association), Colombo
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
REFREES
LinkedinlearningLinkedinleaLinkedinlearningSinhalap>
Email: thilak@lean.lk
Web: www.lean.lk
Timeline
Production Manager / TPM Manager
Lanka Walltiles PLC
03.2018 - Current
Manufacturing Unit Leader (Assistant Manager Production)
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited
06.2016 - 03.2018
Maintenance Planner
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited
01.2012 - 06.2016
Maintenance Executive and Shift Maintenance Executive
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited
06.2007 - 01.2012
Services Engineer
Aqua Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
Certified On Toyota Production System
Lean Study Mission in Japan
Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
Mahatma Gandhi University
Certified TPM Practitioner, PM (Planned Maintenance
Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance
certified TPM Instructor for Autonomous Maintenance
Japan Management Association Consultants
HNDE - Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical
Advance Technological Institute (ATI)
Diploma in Computer System Design
NIBM (National Institute of Business Management)
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Quality Management
Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI)
Some College (No Degree) - Certified On Working Environment Improvement For E
The Association For Overseas Technical Cooperation And Sustainable Partnership (AOTS)
Some College (No Degree) - Six Sigma Greenbelt And Black Belt From PMI (Proje
PMI (Project Management Institute)
Trained Safety Internal Auditor
Coca Cola System
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