Kosala Haputhanthrige
114/1, Swarajya Mawatha, Nainamadama
Summary
Experienced Mechatronics Engineer with over 8 years of experience in Manufacturing industry and Nano technology Research sector. Excellent reputation for resolving problems in high-end sophisticated equipments and improving production efficiency with minimal machine down time. Practical Electromechanical systems designer and implementer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director - Operations
TK Polypackaging (pvt)Ltd
Ja ela
01.2020 - Current
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Managed to increase productivity by 25% which led company profit growth by 12% within one year.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Reduced transportation cost by 10% by introducing effective transportation practices.
Technical Director
Innovative Plastics Industries
Egypt
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency in production department by 25%.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- New machine commissioning supervision.
- Conducting ERP system training for employees.
- Introducing new QC techniques and instruments to improve and maintain product quality.
Technical Manager
iPlas FZCO
Jebel Ali, Dubai
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Increased employee productivity by 30% through training and mentorship.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting (Robots, PlC systems).
- Recommended technology upgrades.
- Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
- Implemented, tested and handled troubleshooting of surveillance systems comprised of security alarms, cameras and Internet connectivity.
- Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
- Electrical systems supervision.
- Electronic/ Electrical trouble shooting in sophisticated machines.
- ERP system implementation and training.
- Computer Networking and operating systems troubleshooting.
- Networking sister companies with parent company.
- CCTV Surveillance networking/ troubleshooting supervision.
- Electric / non-Electric Forklifts maintenance supervision.
Lab Support Engineer
Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology (pvt)Ltd
Homagama, Sri Lanka
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Designing/Fabricate tailored testing equipments for research projects.
- Engaged in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting of SEM, TEM, GC-MS, NMR reviewing QC.
- Electrical systems / Generators troubleshooting and maintenance supervision.
- High-end testing equipments commissioning.
- Tailored testing equipments automation.
- 3D Modelling of tailored test equipments.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
University of Wolverhampton
UK07.2011
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
City And Guilds
UK01.2009
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
City And Guilds
UK02.2008
Training Course - Part 2 - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Ceylon - German Technical Training Institute
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka04.2009
Training Course - Part 1 - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Ceylon - German Technical Training Institute
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka02.2009
Skills
- Injection / Blow molding(PET, HDPE, LDPE,PP)
- PLC / Microcontroller Programming
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- ISO 9001 Implementation
- Hydraulic / Pneumatic systems
- Technical Drawings and Schematics
- Microsoft Office
- Auto CAD Software
- SOLIDWORKS Software
- CNC Milling / Lathe / EDM
- Embedded Electronic devices
- Electromechanical System design and implementation
Certification
IELTS - General Training (July 2022) Overall - 7.0
IELTS - Academic (April 2022) Overall - 6.5
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Director - Operations
TK Polypackaging (pvt)Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Technical Director
Innovative Plastics Industries
01.2017 - 12.2019
Technical Manager
iPlas FZCO
08.2016 - 06.2017
Lab Support Engineer
Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology (pvt)Ltd
11.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
University of Wolverhampton
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
City And Guilds
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
City And Guilds
Training Course - Part 2 - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Ceylon - German Technical Training Institute
Training Course - Part 1 - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Ceylon - German Technical Training Institute
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