Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
LANGUAGE
SOFTWARE
Timeline
OperationsManager
Maneesha Wijayasinghe

Maneesha Wijayasinghe

Alexandria

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Operations Manager with over 14 years of experience driving cost reductions, streamlining operations, and enhancing productivity through effective planning and support initiatives. Recognized for strategic leadership and a robust track record in elevating performance, efficiency, and profitability across departmental and organizational operations. Adept at equipping diverse teams with essential resources and support to achieve success. Proven experience collaborating with prestigious global brands, including Victoria\'s Secret, Tommy Hilfiger, PVH, Levi\'s, Hugo Boss, Columbia, Tesco, and George.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Hela Clothing
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead operational activities from raw material in-house to customer shipment across factory production lines.
  • Responsible for monitoring and improving SAH & efficiency to maximize productivity.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Ensure achievement of OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery targets and production KPIs.
  • Managed and analyzed monthly sales performance vs. production capacity, ensuring alignment between operations and customer requirements.


Major Achievements

  • Increased the monthly sales from 1.8MN USD to 2.5MN USD.
  • Increased the SAH from 95,000 to 103,000
  • Increased the factory Efficiency 51% to 55%
  • Continuously maintain OTD above 98.5%.
  • Achieved 100% order to ship & 98% Cut to ship.
  • Implemented & maintain cut to box process in the factory.

Operations & Planning Manager

First Steps Baby Wear
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Manage end-to-end operations from fabric in-house, inspection, cutting, sewing, finishing, to customer delivery.
  • Coordinated with suppliers, QA teams, and logistics to ensure compliance and smooth shipment processes.
  • Coordinated with FE to ensure on-time in-house of fabrics, trims, and accessories.
  • Monitored inventory, fabric utilization, and wastage to optimize material usage.
  • Led and motivated a team of supervisors, inspectors, and operators to achieve production and quality targets.
  • Provided strong leadership and direction to cross-functional teams in production, quality, and supply chain.
  • Championed a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


Major Achievements

  • Reduced transport cost from 1MN LKR to 0.6MN LKR by proper utilizing vehicles.
  • Continuously achieved 98% + OTD.
  • Reduced the direct in direct ratio to 1:1.1 to 1:0.8.
  • Maintain zero customer claims.

Planning Manager - Production

Hirdaramani Knit Katunayake Apparels
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Responsible for all operations functions (Marketing to Delivery)
  • Oversee production planning and management activities within the Plant
  • Develop production plan, budget and timelines according to production specifications.
  • Determine production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications
  • Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery to meet 100% OTD.
  • Identify delays and accordingly adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
  • Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities
  • Notify customers of any delays and outages.
  • Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements
  • Assist in new product development and enhancements
  • Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly.

Senior Executive

Hela Clothing
06.2013 - 09.2017

Production Planner

Crystal Martin Garments
10.2011 - 06.2013
  • Overall responsibility & performed in capacity planning to customer delivery to meet 100% KPIs.

Junior Merchandiser

Smart Shirts
05.2010 - 10.2011

Education

Master Of Business Administration -

Asia E University

Higher National Diploma - Business Management

University of Kelaniya
03.2013

Skills

  • High Management Skill
  • Performance Management
  • Adaptive Leadership
  • High-pressure Environment
  • Production Planning
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Implemented planning process, streamlining work and increasing efficiency 80%
  • Documented and resolved SAP related issues, contributing to 99.4% cut to ship.
  • Continuously maintain 98% OTD.
  • Successfully implemented cut to box process

LANGUAGE

English
Hindi
Sinhala

SOFTWARE

  • SAP
  • FAST REACT
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE
  • AX ERP

Timeline

Operations Manager

Hela Clothing
11.2021 - Current

Operations & Planning Manager

First Steps Baby Wear
10.2020 - 11.2021

Planning Manager - Production

Hirdaramani Knit Katunayake Apparels
03.2018 - 02.2020

Senior Executive

Hela Clothing
06.2013 - 09.2017

Production Planner

Crystal Martin Garments
10.2011 - 06.2013

Junior Merchandiser

Smart Shirts
05.2010 - 10.2011

Higher National Diploma - Business Management

University of Kelaniya

Master Of Business Administration -

Asia E University
Maneesha Wijayasinghe