Udana Warnakulasooriya Email & Phone Number

Colombo, Wp, Lk

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Jagro Rwanda Limited, the focus lies in transforming greenfield agriculture projects from initial design to full-scale commercial operations within a 12-month window. This entails navigating complex logistical, regulatory, and cultural challenges while adhering to principles of sustainability and profitability.The role involves a deep understanding of local contexts and an ability to lead teams across cultural and geographical boundaries. This approach helps overcome environmental and logistical hurdles, meeting tight deadlines while ensuring compliance with regulations.Team building is at the core of the role, with a focus on fostering collaboration and maintaining a supportive work environment. This has allowed Jagro Rwanda's projects to not only meet commercial targets but also contribute positively to the surrounding communities.Operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement guide the strategic direction. By leveraging these principles, Jagro Rwanda Limited has achieved successful projects that are both economically viable and environmentally responsible.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

Jagro opened its agricultural doors in 2003, and has since worked hard at establishing itself as a preferred name in the Strawberry business by maintaining high-quality specifications, adhering to stringent quality controls and harvest guidelines, ensuring that you receive only the best produce.Using best industry practices in all its operations and quality control systems, Jagro was the first Sri Lankan company in the Agricultural sector to be internationally accredited with Global GAP. We are also ISO 22000 certified and ready to market our line of premium produce the world over.

Vietnam

Head of a Strategic business unit in FGL, and handles the below customer profiles for the company.in addition, Leads the marketing and Loading for Value addition units of the company including Printing \ washing, and Embroidery divisions. G111 (Tommy Hilfiger \ Tommy Hilfiger Sports \ Harley Davidson) Adultwear Centric (Under Amour \ Tommy Hilfiger \ Nautica \ Ck) Kidswear Gerber Baby Wear Ross Kids Wear PVH (Tommy Jeans Europe)Li&Fung (Nautica Men's \ Ladies Active) BKB - Marino Wool Based NZ Customer on High-end Hunting GearMedical Devices and Brands - Medical Gown's \ Medical Masks Masks Business with a thorough understanding of medical apparel devices/testing and approval process and supply chain.

Vietnam

Objective is to support the Lean function of the head office by aligning with the lean principals through Coaching & Guiding while Managing the Implementation through process audits. Also Implement new lean initiatives with the involvement of employees in order to inculcate and sustain a lean culture.In a Performance Breakdown driven to, Gather and monitor Strategy data from respective department heads and prepare and analize Strategic Key Performance Indicators.Conduct the “Kaizen Hours” with the involvement of relevant employees on a daily basis and support them to complete the Kaizens/Problem solving in a timely and an effective mannerPrepare for external and internal audits related to Lean practice by coordinating with relevant parties whilst conducting pre-audits and ensuring that the improvement areas/ issues identified at previous audits are implemented/ corrected before the deadlinesEnsure employee involvement for Lean initiatives, implement and sustain same, follow up on the progress made by the plants/HO in order to ensure that the required standards are adhered to whilst supporting the following: • Facilitate the preparation of PDCA’s for identified issues by coordinating with relevant persons • Arrange\Conduct lean manufacturing related training for employees Facilitate the preparation of plant’s Hoshin Kanri and Blue print by coordinating with relevant persons whilst addressing any concerns/ issues raised in order to ensure the accuracy of sameand Perform additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when requested by management

Hirdaramani Knit Center Of Operations

A new level of responsibilities and several new departments to handle. primary responsibilities includes, 01) Monitor and achieve monthly set budget for each department (Hours / FOB / EPM).02) Monitor and ensure the development sample submission dates and sample hit rates are met according to the set standards. 03) Monitor PCD Monthly and maintain PCD hit rates to 95%.04) Monitor weekly delivery performances (Customer delivery KPIs 95% OTD). 05) Monitor liabilities + Material leftovers and ensure it is set off within agreed time frame and within the agreed level.06) Monitor the process to control RM left over due to Merchandising issues.07) Ensure to arrange required training secession to enhance subordinates skills and performances (People development). 08) Evaluate Account Managers set targets monthly. 09)Team Administrations

Hirdaramani Knit Center Of Operations

Managing a team of Talented Individuals for F&F Ladies, Ladies Essentials Nightwear, Mens Essentials, Kids Essentials, Mens outerwear and Active Wear Divisions. a business worth of USD$ 10 Million+

Maharagama

Over looking the front end operations of the Bulk Production of F&F Ladies, Ladies Essentials Nightwear, Mens Essentials, Kids Essentials, Mens outerwear and Active Wear Devisions.

Maharagama

Working as a Merchandiser in F&FLadies Night Wear wear division.

Awissawela

Quenby offers rotary screen and digital printing facilities for both woven and knitted fabrics and provides these services in remarkable 7 day turnaround times from the initial design sketch to the finished sample for an impressive clientele. The company has become a vital link in the textile manufacturing chain between the fabric mill and the garment manufacturer in permeating verticality

Srilanka

The Winner of IDEATORS 2012,’IDEATORS’ is a reality-TV show competition that brings together 6 university students from the UK and 6 university students from Sri Lanka. The contestants are mixed up and divided into two teams. Each team is given a challenging business task that they must complete within a given time-frame. At the end of the task, both teams face a tough judging panel, where one team is identified as the losing team. The judging panel then eliminates one contestant from the losing team. The challenges continue and contestants keep getting eliminated every week, until the last-standing contestant walks home with the coveted title ‘British Council IDEATOR’. www.ideators2012.com

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Management (Sp), Entrepreneurship And Management Technology

Activities and Societies: Management Faculty Board Representative (2010). Represents the University Rugby Team. Announcer in UVA online.

Advance Diploma In Marketing, Marketing

Commerce Stream

Activities and Societies: Senior Prefect. Debating Team Captain (SINHALA). Debating Team Member (ENGLISH). Collage Main Announcer. Collage.

Fashion Marketing

Activities and Societies: http://blogs.arts.ac.uk/fashion/2013/09/27/the-british-councils-ideator-visits-lcf/