Rukshan Shammika
Colombo
Summary
Dedicated and forward-thinking professional with over 18 years of experience in garment manufacturing, specializing in innovation, automation, cost-saving initiatives, and system & process optimization.
Proven track record of implementing cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce production costs. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic plans to drive continuous improvement and enhance overall performance.
Seeking a new opportunity to leverage my expertise and contribute to the success of a progressive organization in the garment manufacturing industry.
Versatile and experienced professional with a comprehensive background in woven and knit garment technical aspects. Proficient in all types of garment construction, including pattern, fabric and quality control. Skilled in overseeing the production process from design concept to final product, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and industry standards.
Seeking a challenging role where I can utilize my expertise in woven and knit garment technicalities to drive innovation and excellence in the fashion industry. Experienced professional with in-depth mechanical knowledge of sewing machines and expertise in cut-to-pack processes within the garment manufacturing industry.
Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining sewing machines to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Proficient in overseeing the cut-to-pack process, from fabric cutting to final packaging, while maintaining quality standards and meeting production deadlines. Seeking a challenging opportunity to apply my technical skills and knowledge in sewing machine mechanics and cut-to-pack operations to drive operational excellence and innovation in garment manufacturing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AGM
Nishat Mills Ltd, (Apparel Division)
Lahore
09.2024 - Current
Production Management Experience
Successfully managed two production factories specializing in cutting, sewing, washing, and finishing processes. Key achievements include:
- Cutting Capacity: Centralized cutting facility with a capacity of 60,000 garments per day.
- Sewing Capacity: Achieved a sewing capacity of 55,000 garments per day, operating at 75% efficiency.
- Washing Capacity:
- Wash Garments: 20,000 garments during the day and 20,000 garments at night.
- Non-Wash Garments: 10,000 garments during the day and 10,000 garments at night.
- Workforce Management: Oversaw a total workforce of 5,800 employees across 35 production lines, with an average of 80 workers per line.
Focused on cost reduction and process improvement to enhance overall output and efficiency.
Senior Manager - Industrial Engineering, Technical, Maintenance
Beacon Impex (Pvt)Ltd.
Faisalabad
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Largest Apparel Manufactured in Faisalabad
- Product development
- Trail Run/Pilot Run
- Centralized automated special machine sewing unit
- Centralized machine work shop
- Innovation & Autonomation
- Cost reduction & Savings
- Process Improvement through pre production activities
- EAGLE Production Unit 01 (Single Flow) Sewing machine 2000/ 50 Production lines
- Division 01(30Lines) Per day output 130000 pcs avg, 90%
- Division 02(20Lines) Per day output 19000 pcs avg, 65%
- Brands Bodywear (Puma/ Levis/ Amazon/ FTL/ Under Armour/ Hugo & Hugo boss /Jack & Jones) Sleepwear & Loungewear (M&S/ Zara/ Ralph Lauren/Dillards/ Cakin Klein/ Hugo Proficiency in project management to oversee production schedules and budgets
- Understanding of health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all employees
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve production processes
- Experience with quality control measures to maintain high standards of product quality
- Largest Apparel Manufactured in Faisalabad
Manager - Industrial Engineering
Classic Fashion
Jordan
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Costing & Product Development
- Achieved 100,000SAH with 85% efficiency
- Implemented Cut to Pack process
- Skill development with trainings
Assistant Manager - Costing IE & Product Development
Hirdaramani Knit Cluster
Colombo
09.2010 - 04.2018
- Initial Costing
- GSD calculation & applications
- Product development activities
- Sample room costing activities
- Sample verification against costing
- New Method development & Finalizations through folder, attachments etc
- Innovations & Autonomation
- Pre Production Activities
Work Study Executive
Vouge Tex (Pvt) Ltd.
Weligama
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Line Feeding Activities
- QCO Preparations
- Method improvements & Productivity enhancements
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, United Kingdom09.2023
Advance Diploma in Business Management -
National Institute of Business Management
Colombo, Sri Lanka10.2010
G.C.E (A/L) - Accounting : C, Business Studies : C, Economic : S
Siddhartha Boys College
Weligama, Sri Lanka01.2006
G.C.E (O/L) -
Siddhartha Boys College
Weligama, Sri Lanka01.2003
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage and motivate a team
- Excellent problem-solving skills to address issues that may arise in the production process
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
- Effective communication skills are needed to liaise with different departments and stakeholders
- Proficiency in project management to oversee production schedules and budgets
- Understanding health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all employees
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve production processes
- Experience with quality control measures to maintain high standards of product quality
Driving Digitization and Automation for Business Growth
- Innovation
- Cost Saving
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
C1
bangali
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
1st Place in all among HUGO BOSS Vendors, 04/01/22 - 02/01/23
Capable to handle multiple product types in Knit & Woven
- Active wear
- Sport wear
- Night wear
- Fashion wear
- Lingerie
- Worker wear
Experience Brands KNIT
- Under Armour
- NIKE
- PVH (CK & IZOD)
- TOMMY
- LEVI'S
- WALMART
- ASICS
- TESCO
- COLUMBIA
- PUMA
- AMAZON
- FTL
- HUGO & HUGO BOSS
- Jack & Jones
- M&S
- ZARA
- Ralph Lauren
- Dillards
- Cakin Klein
- JCPenney
- Stichd
- Tailor Brand
Experience Brands WOVEN
JCPENNE
LIPSY
GAP
MAMIYE BROTHER
BAGATELLE
KONTOOR
DULUTH
AMERICAN EAGLE
NEXT
TOMTELER
CK
C&A
M&S
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 09/01/22, Anexas Europe
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 06/01/22, Anexas Europe
- Certificate in GSD, Knit University of Hirdaramani, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Work-study Course, 09/01/06, CITI/ SLITA
Projects
Needle Solutions - Digitalize Needle Issuing trolley, 05/01/23, 01/01/24, Beacon Impex (Pvt) Ltd., Faisalabad, Pakistan, Idea & Design - Develop - Implement. Cost saving in one trolley 9461 USD. 0 Paper usages & Paper cost - Print cost. Needle backtrack process with real-time data. Data bank with previous details. Daily usage & stock maintenance. High Utilization Product safety & Compliance standards. Demand & Supply connecting through E-Kanban. Manpower Savings. Cost reduction. Time saving. Data bank with previous details.
Projects
I Machine Mobile APP - Digitized Real Time Down time & Machine Mapping, 12/01/21, 08/01/22, Beacon Impex (Pvt) Ltd., Faisalabad, Pakistan, Idea & Design - Develop - Implement. 0 Paper usages & Paper cost - Print cost. Real-time All down time app & machine mapping system to cover all machine status. Preventive maintenance via mobile App. Down time generate. Corrective action for the down time. Link with machine health card. Machine maintenance, System reports for Analysis.
Projects
Conveyor Project - Carton & Cut panels / Accessories, Movement floor to warehouse & Stores to Flow, 03/01/21, 06/01/21, Classic Fashion, Jordan, Idea & Design - Develop - Implement.
Projects
Demand & Supply connecting through E-Kanban. Manpower Savings. Cost reduction. Time saving. Data bank with previous details.
References
- Mr. Schmidt, Kerstin, Senior Quality & Production Manager Global Sourcing & Production HUGO BOSS, Germany, Kerstin_Schmidt@hugoboss.com
- Mr. Anthony Benedict, Deputy General Manager - Quality Assurance Beacon Masood Textile Mills, Beacon Impex (Pvt) Ltd., Faisalabad, Pakistan, +94766222525, benedick201074@gmail.com
Affiliations
Rukshan Shammika
Timeline
AGM
Nishat Mills Ltd, (Apparel Division)
09.2024 - Current
Senior Manager - Industrial Engineering, Technical, Maintenance
Beacon Impex (Pvt)Ltd.
10.2021 - 09.2024
Manager - Industrial Engineering
Classic Fashion
04.2018 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager - Costing IE & Product Development
Hirdaramani Knit Cluster
09.2010 - 04.2018
Work Study Executive
Vouge Tex (Pvt) Ltd.
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 09/01/22, Anexas Europe
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 06/01/22, Anexas Europe
- Certificate in GSD, Knit University of Hirdaramani, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Work-study Course, 09/01/06, CITI/ SLITA
Master of Business Administration -
University of Gloucestershire
Advance Diploma in Business Management -
National Institute of Business Management
G.C.E (A/L) - Accounting : C, Business Studies : C, Economic : S
Siddhartha Boys College
G.C.E (O/L) -
Siddhartha Boys College
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