Lapitha Gunasinghe

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Guiding organizations towards operational excellence @ Center for Lean Excellence
Lapitha Gunasinghe's Location
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
About Lapitha Gunasinghe

As an experienced Lean Transformation Coach, I am passionate about empowering organizations to unlock their full potential to deliver value to the customer, driving remarkable improvements in productivity and profitability. With a 25-year journey in Lean transformation, operations, and leadership, I have honed my expertise in identifying process challenges, providing systematic, innovative and sustainable solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Let's connect and explore how I can leverage my expertise to help your organization achieve unparalleled success in its Lean journey. Together, we can drive remarkable transformations and propel your business towards a future of continuous growth and prosperity.

Lapitha Gunasinghe's Current Company Details
Center for Lean Excellence

Center For Lean Excellence

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Guiding organizations towards operational excellence
Lapitha Gunasinghe Work Experience Details
  • Center For Lean Excellence
    Author
    Center For Lean Excellence May 2021 - Present
  • Center For Lean Excellence
    Senior Partner | Director
    Center For Lean Excellence May 2020 - Present
    Singapore
    Enable organizations to streamline operations, enhance customer value, and boost profitability through Lean Management.
  • Xdoto Concepts
    Principal Consultant
    Xdoto Concepts May 2021 - Present
    Singapore
  • Inqube Global
    Vice President - Lean Enterprise
    Inqube Global Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
    Sri Lanka
    inQube Global (Pvt) Ltd is a startup business. At inQube, we believe the clothing industry is for disruption. Our focus is to build next-generation solutions in performance and functional clothing using immerging tech platforms to deliver value to our consumers. Our strength is innovation and modernization.
  • Quantum Apparel (Cambodia) Ltd.
    Country Manager - Cambodia
    Quantum Apparel (Cambodia) Ltd. Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Quantum Apparel Cambodia (Pvt) Ltd, a manufacturing facility of inQube in Cambodia. Quantum Apparel Cambodia (QAC) is an intimate apparel manufacturing facility. As the country manager, I was responsible for the P&L and expected to do the initial turnaround of the business as a newly acquired business of inQube.
  • Hop Lun
    General Director/ Head Of Operations - Vietnam
    Hop Lun Nov 2016 - Jul 2017
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Heading the Greenfield project of building and operating the Hop Lun apparel manufacturing facility in Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Hop Lun
    Head Of Manufacturing
    Hop Lun Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
    Hong Kong
  • Mas Holdings
    Deputy General Manager
    Mas Holdings Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
    Sri Lanka
    Driving MOS (Lean/ MAS Operating System) in MAS as a member of MAS Central Lean Enterprise team. Reporting to Group Director – Lean Enterprise
  • Mas Holdings
    Manager Lean Enterprise
    Mas Holdings Jul 2013 - Mar 2015
    Sri Lanka
    Driving MOS (Lean/ MAS Operating System) in MAS as a member of MAS Central Lean Enterprise team. Reporting to Group Director – Lean Enterprise
  • Walmart
    Lean Implementation Manager
    Walmart Sep 2011 - Jul 2013
    Wmgs Sevices Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Developed a model and involving in Lean implementation in Walmart Global Sourcing Bangladesh vender base. Reporting to Director – Manufacturing.Developed the model for involving suppliers/ vendors in continuous improvement journey focusing on achieving the best quality, lowest cost and shortest lead-time. Aligned the lean philosophy to the “Everyday Low Price” strategy of Walmart• Developed the lean curriculum for Walmart to train vendors on lean. Develop KPIs and measuring mechanisms of the project to achieve a win – win situation for Walmart as well as for vendors.•Selected pilot factories from the vendor base in Bangladash, worked with all levels from top management to team members, in educating guiding and coaching in the lean journey and guided through lean process• The success and the achievements of the lean implementation pilot project was the base for global “Manufacturing Excellence Project” initiated by Walmart Global Sourcing. I was a part of the initial team of four members.
  • Mas Holdings
    Master Black Belt - Lean Enterprice
    Mas Holdings Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
    I was trained and certified in lean from Total System Development (USA) & David Freni Inc. (USA). I was a member in the central lean implementation team of MAS Holdings. In MAS it is a team effort to create a lean enterprise. Central team is guiding and supporting SBUs of MAS in Lean implementation, which I was a part of. Furthermore, I was a part of MAS Holdings lean calibration, which assesses the level of achievement in lean for each SBU in MAS and develop guidance for next level - Lean Training & Development Model for MAS - Lean Curriculum development of MAS.
  • Mas Linea Aqua
    Senior Industrial Engineer
    Mas Linea Aqua Jan 2004 - Nov 2008
    Mas Linea Aqua
    MAS Linea Aqua (Pvt) Ltd is a leading swimwear manufacturer for the USA and European market.Entrusted as an Industrial Engineer in Industrial Engineering Department & Was Reporting to the IE Manager.Was responsible for establishing SMvs for operations using GSD, preparing machine layouts for optimum utilization of resources, planning line feeding, designing work place layouts, designing and installing attachments, carryout work measurement activities in order to minimize non productive acts and maximize efficiency and productivity.April 2005, Promoted as a Senior Industrial Engineer overlooking a production section with three IEs. Was reporting to the IE ManagerAugust 2005, entrusted as a Senior Production Executive. is reporting to the Assistant Production manager.
  • Mas Linea Clothing (Maldives) Pvt. Ltd
    Work-Study Executive
    Mas Linea Clothing (Maldives) Pvt. Ltd Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
    Gan Island, Republic Of Maldives
    Employed in MAS Linea Clothing (Maldives) Pte Ltd, Gan Island, Maldives. Manufactures ladies’ briefs for Victoria’s Secret Stores, USA.Joined in January 2001, entrusted as Work-Study Executive in the Work-Study Department.Was reporting to the Plant Manager and, was responsible for functions of the department.Worked on projects, to enhance factory layout, to cut costs and to improve productivity. (Examples: Cut to Ship Ratio improvement project, Team Goals Project)
  • Viyella Holdings Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd.
    Trainee Industrial Engineer
    Viyella Holdings Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd. Oct 1999 - Nov 2000
    Horana
    Was entrusted as Trainee Industrial Engineer at Viyella Holdings Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd. Horana, (Now Quantum Clothing (Pvt) Ltd.), a British garment-manufacturing firm, which is producing underwear for Marks & Spencer.Was reporting to the Industrial Engineering Manager, and responsible for the functions of IE department.Worked on projects, to improve factory layout and productivity. (Examples: Designed factory office layout, Designed and installed all racking system in the stores, Designed the layout for cutting room and fabric warehouse, improved the capacity of the cutting room by increasing the efficiency.)

Lapitha Gunasinghe Education Details

  • Clothing Industry Training Institute, Rathmalana
    Clothing Industry Training Institute, Rathmalana
    All-Round Subject Knowledge With Practical Skills In Clothing Manufacturing And Management.
  • Taxila Central College
    Bio Science/ Chemistry/ Physics
  • Japan Institute Of Plant Maintanance Solutions (Jipm-S)
    Japan Institute Of Plant Maintanance Solutions (Jipm-S)
    Machine Maintanance Engineering
  • Japan Sri Lanka Technical And Cultural Association
    Japan Sri Lanka Technical And Cultural Association
    Machine Maintanance Engineering
  • The Assorciation For Overseas Technical Scholership (Aots)
    The Assorciation For Overseas Technical Scholership (Aots)
    Business/ Continous Improvement
  • The Overseas Human Resources And Industry Development Assorciation (Hida) & Toyota Engineering Corporation (Tec)
    The Overseas Human Resources And Industry Development Assorciation (Hida) & Toyota Engineering Corporation (Tec)
    Business/ Continous Improvement
  • Lean Enterprise Institute & Singapore Productivity Assorciation
    Lean Enterprise Institute & Singapore Productivity Assorciation
    Business/ Continous Improvement
  • Training Consortium Limited
    Training Consortium Limited
    Business Administration And Management, General
  • Mas Holdings | Total System Development (Usa) | The Freni Group (Usa) | American Links International (Usa) | Toyota Engineering Corparation (Japan)
    Mas Holdings | Total System Development (Usa) | The Freni Group (Usa) | American Links International (Usa) | Toyota Engineering Corparation (Japan)
    Business/ Continous Improvement
  • Walton Institute, Walmart
    Walton Institute, Walmart
    Business Culture
  • Institute Of Management Services
    Institute Of Management Services
    Industrial Engineering
  • Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan
    Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan
    Toyota Production System (Lean Management)
  • Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan
    Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan
    Toyota Production System-Process Kaizens
  • Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan
    Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan
    Toyota Way Management System

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Lapitha Gunasinghe attended Icfai University, Dr. Mikel J Harry Six Sigma Management Institute Asia, Clothing Industry Training Institute, Rathmalana, Taxila Central College, Japan Institute Of Plant Maintanance Solutions (Jipm-S), Japan Sri Lanka Technical And Cultural Association, The Assorciation For Overseas Technical Scholership (Aots), The Overseas Human Resources And Industry Development Assorciation (Hida) & Toyota Engineering Corporation (Tec), Lean Enterprise Institute & Singapore Productivity Assorciation, Training Consortium Limited, Mas Holdings | Total System Development (Usa) | The Freni Group (Usa) | American Links International (Usa) | Toyota Engineering Corparation (Japan), Walton Institute, Walmart, Institute Of Management Services, Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan, Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan, Tms & Tps Certificate Institution Of Toyota Engineering Corporation, Japan.

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