Priyan Silva
Ja Ela
Age
46
Summary
General Manager with a proven track record in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance profitability and sales performance. Recognized for excellence in operational management and customer service delivery. Expertise in motivating and developing teams to achieve results in competitive markets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Factory Operations
Edinborough Foods Products (Pvt)Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
- Tomato sauce, Tomato paste, Tomato puri, sweet chili, Mayonnaise, Soya sauce, BBQ sauce, Oyster sauce, Mustard cream, Chili paste, Canned foods, Vinegar, Seasonings powder, Chocolate spread, Jams, Cordials, Syrups, Retorted Can and Jelly powder are in the main scope of production.
- Overall responsible and leadership for the BRC AA+ Grade Certified, HACCP, SMETA, ISO 22000, SLS certified food manufacturing factory operation.
- Overlooking and responsible for 4 food manufacturing plants and one PET bottle manufacturing injection and blow molding plant.
- Overlooking and responsible for the total engineering and maintenance operation.
- Overlooking and responsible for the company procurement and supply chain operation.
- Overlooking and responsible for the company main logistics and distribution center.
- Overlooking and responsible for the company RM & PM Warehouse.
- Overlooking and responsible for the company HR and Admin function.
- Overlooking and responsible for the company IT and infrastructure function.
- Overlooking and responsible for the Quality Assurance functions.
- Administratively overlooking and responsible for the R&D functions.
Factory Manager
Edinborough Foods Products (Pvt)Ltd.
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Tomato sauce, Tomato paste, Tomato puri, Sweet chili, Mayonnaise, Soya sauce, BBQ sauce, Oyster sauce, Mustard cream, Chili paste, Canned foods, Vinegar, Seasonings powder, Chocolate spread, Jams, Cordials, Syrups, Retorted Can and Jelly powder are in the main scope of production.
- Overall responsible and leadership for the BRC AA Grade Certified, HACCP, SMETA, ISO 22000, SLS certified food manufacturing factory operation.
- Overlooking and responsible for 4 food manufacturing plants and one PET bottle manufacturing injection and blow molding plant.
- Overlooking the company main logistics and distribution center.
- Overlooking the total engineering and maintenance operation of the factory.
Head of Operational Excellence
Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt)Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Heading the Operational and Manufacturing excellence of the FMCG business.
- Leading the factory 5S team as the 5S Champion.
- Drive and lead the factory TPM journey as the head for TPM secretariat.
Manager - Health, Safety & Environment
Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt)Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Drive and lead the company's employee health and safety function.
- Introduced and implemented the TRIFR (Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate).
- Developed HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).
- Drive and lead the OHSAS.
- Drive and lead the company's overall EMS (Environmental Management System).
Manager - Production
Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt)Ltd
07.2006 - 03.2020
- Soap manufacturing operation.
- Responsible for Daily/weekly/monthly production.
- Preparation of annual CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) budget.
- Preparation of annual plant overhead budget.
- Drive cost saving and cost reduction for plant overhead costs.
- Analyze the impact of cost saving initiatives towards the product GP (Gross Profit) maximization.
- Motivate the employees through the kaizen scheme.
- Provide infrastructure for the employees to implement Kaizen.
- Make sure an accident-free environment and build a safety culture in the department.
QA Manager
Aloy Expo Foods (Pvt)Ltd.
05.2004 - 06.2005
- Fresh sea food, Vegetable, and fresh fruit export operation to EU(Europe)market with HACCP and EU system requirements.
Executive Production & Quality
Raigam Foods products (Pvt)Ltd.
07.2005 - 06.2006
Education
MBA -
University of Colombo
Sri LankaB Sc. (Agri.) - Food Science & Technology
University of Ruhuna
Sri LankaPGDBM -
University of Colombo
Sri LankaCertificate of Supply Chain Management -
IIMA
IndiaDiploma in Industrial Engineering -
University of Moratuwa
Sri LankaLean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Brandix i3
Sri LankaLean Black Belt -
Institute of Lean Management
Sri LankaSkills
- LEAN Management
- TPM & TQM Implementation
- 5S Implementation
- KAIZEN Implementation
- Work Study & Time Study
- BRC Food Safety Management System
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- ISO 45000
- SLS
- SMETA
- OHSAS
- Business Process Improvement
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Communication
- Project Management
- SAP(ERP)
References
- Canisius Fernando, CEO, Aqua Packaging, 0772447062
- Viraj Jayasooriya, Director, Hemas FMCG, 0777879596
Timeline
General Manager - Factory Operations
Edinborough Foods Products (Pvt)Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Factory Manager
Edinborough Foods Products (Pvt)Ltd.
04.2022 - 03.2023
Head of Operational Excellence
Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt)Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2022
Manager - Health, Safety & Environment
Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt)Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2020
Manager - Production
Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt)Ltd
07.2006 - 03.2020
Executive Production & Quality
Raigam Foods products (Pvt)Ltd.
07.2005 - 06.2006
QA Manager
Aloy Expo Foods (Pvt)Ltd.
05.2004 - 06.2005
MBA -
University of Colombo
B Sc. (Agri.) - Food Science & Technology
University of Ruhuna
PGDBM -
University of Colombo
Certificate of Supply Chain Management -
IIMA
Diploma in Industrial Engineering -
University of Moratuwa
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Brandix i3
Lean Black Belt -
Institute of Lean Management
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