UMESH DOLAWATTE
Moratuwa
Summary
Accomplished and smart-working textile operations engineer with the background of polymer technology and seven years of working experience in product and business development is seeking a boundless opportunity to engage in new responsibility in operations, product development, people and processes to develop better products for better future.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy General Manager
Stretchline PVT Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing effective solutions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.
MANAGER Product Development & Innovations
STRETCHLINE PVT LTD
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Experience in handling a mini-production unit which is accountable for end-to-end operational activities from product prototyping to mini bulk production
- Technical knowledge and experience in developing covered elastomeric yarns and dyed yarns for seamless garments, industrial gloves, medical-wear, engineering knits and socks
- Maintaining excellent brands/vendor relationships and business promotions to boost the company revenue and expand the product portfolio
- Held the responsibility in smooth product transition from development to bulk production by minimizing all operational variabilities
- Uplift the capabilities of teammates to achieve their career goals within the shortest period of time
- Lululemon, Victoria's Secret, Gymshark, Medtronic
ASSIT. MANAGER Product Development & Innovations
STRETCHLINE PVT LTD
10.2018 - 12.2020
- NPI (New Product Introduction) and BIQ (Built-in-Quality) projects focusing on development and operational variabilities to minimize waste generation and strengthen a smooth product flow.
EXECUTIVE Product Development & Innovations
STRETCHLINE PVT LTD
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Lead the product development module in two ERP implementations: EPICOR and Datatex.
Education
MASTER'S - Macromolecular Materials
KTH Royal Institute
PG DIPLOMA - Polymer Technology
University of Moratuwa
11.2019
B.SC ENGINEERING (HONS) - Textile Process Engineering
University of Moratuwa
05.2015
Skills
- Operational Management Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- People Management
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Lean Tools
- ERP Setup
Accomplishments
Apple project
References
Can be submitted upon request
LEADERSHIP
- EXCO MEMBER (Volunteer)
- MORATUWA UNIVERSITY TEXTILE ASSOCIATION (MUTA) | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Scholarship for undergraduates who requires financial support in their studies.
- Career development program for fresh graduates.
- Mentoring and career guidance programs for interns.
- Mar2021 – Aug2022
Certification
Green belt
Languages
Sinhala
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Deputy General Manager
Stretchline PVT Ltd
04.2023 - Current
MANAGER Product Development & Innovations
STRETCHLINE PVT LTD
01.2021 - 08.2022
ASSIT. MANAGER Product Development & Innovations
STRETCHLINE PVT LTD
10.2018 - 12.2020
EXECUTIVE Product Development & Innovations
STRETCHLINE PVT LTD
04.2015 - 09.2018
PG DIPLOMA - Polymer Technology
University of Moratuwa
B.SC ENGINEERING (HONS) - Textile Process Engineering
University of Moratuwa
MASTER'S - Macromolecular Materials
KTH Royal Institute
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