S. NIMAL KARUNATHILAKE
COLOMBO-SRILANKA
Summary
Driven and innovative with proven ability to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Possesses in-depth understanding of operational strategies and processes, combined with expertise in project management and team leadership. Committed to driving organizational success through impactful operational improvements and strategic planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Operations
MG Apparel
08.2020 - Current
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
- Delivered exceptional results in market expansion efforts by identifying new territories, analyzing potential opportunities, and establishing a strong local presence.
- Led organizational restructuring initiatives to improve overall efficiency, streamline reporting lines, and eliminate redundancies while maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by implementing best practices in operations management and providing ongoing training for staff members.
- Championed lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and increasing overall output.
- Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products while minimizing production defects.
- Implemented an effective workforce planning strategy, balancing staffing needs with budgetary constraints while maintaining optimal employee engagement levels.
- Established and directed successful programs focused on integrity.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
DGM Operations
Outfitters
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex billing issues.
- Assisted in the development of new strategies to optimize internal processes within the DOM department, leading to increased productivity levels.
- Implemented new policies and procedures, resulting in a more organized and efficient workflow for the DOM department.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects and tasks, meeting all deadlines and requirements.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Senior Manager IE & Training
Nishat Mills Apparel Division
01.2007 - 07.2017
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - TEXTILE ENGINEERING
SLITA
Kandawala, Ratmalana 01.1996
Skills
- Team building and motivation
- Operations management
- Organizational development
- Production scheduling
- Capacity planning
- Business process reengineering
- Workforce planning
- Growth planning
Languages
Srilankan
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Urdu
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
VP of Operations
MG Apparel
08.2020 - Current
DGM Operations
Outfitters
01.2017 - 07.2020
Senior Manager IE & Training
Nishat Mills Apparel Division
01.2007 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - TEXTILE ENGINEERING
SLITA
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