Sashika Jayawardana Email and Phone Number
Accomplished quality management and project leadership professionals with extensive experience enhancing manufacturing excellence and operational efficiency. Proven track record in leading large-scale projects across multiple industries, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with stringent standards. Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, customer service enhancement, waste reduction, and new product development. Demonstrated ability to spearhead strategic initiatives that deliver measurable results, including cost reductions, increased customer loyalty, and sustainable growth. Passionate about fostering innovation and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.Key Achievements: • Customer Service Improvement Project: Spearheaded the creation of a customer help desk, resulting in a 10% increase in customer loyalty and a 50% reduction in complaints at SML Dualplast Lanka Pvt. Ltd.• Cost Reduction Initiative: Led a project to implement a corrugated box reusing strategy, reducing raw material expenses by 14% for ICL Brands in general trade.• Effluent Treatment & Solar Projects: Directed the $4M effluent treatment plant and solar project at SML Dualplast Lanka, ensuring full compliance with zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) standards.• Quality and Compliance Overhaul: Managed a comprehensive project to revamp quality and Compliance audits, strengthening integrated management systems across multiple organisations.• Waste Reduction Project: Drove a waste reduction initiative in the photo-electric sensor department at Contrinex Ceylon, cutting scrap rates from 10% to 3% through innovative strategies and kaizen projects.• Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement: Applied lean six sigma methodologies in project leadership at ICL Brands, achieving a 10% reduction in scrap and a 20% decrease in lead time.• New Product Development (NPD) & R&D Projects: Led projects that provided strategic guidance for new product developments and re-engineering efforts, driving a 20% annual growth rate in a competitive industry at ICL Brands.• Sustainability and Compliance Audits: Executed extensive OHS and environmental sustainability projects, leading audits across ISO, Higg FEM, SMETA, and other compliance standards.• Integrated Quality Management Systems Implementation: Managed the successful implementation of integrated quality management systems across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring adherence to stringent quality, health, and safety standards.
Carbon Activated Europe
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Laboratory And Quality ManagerCarbon Activated EuropeBristol, Gb
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Laboratory & Quality ManagerCarbon Activated Europe Nov 2024 - PresentGreater Bristol Area, United KingdomLead and manage quality control and quality assurance processes within the plant, ensuring adherence to quality standards, customer satisfaction, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. Spearhead new product development and product reengineering initiatives to meet global customer requirements.• Oversee plant compliance with key business processes, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.• Manage quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement activities, including reducing the cost of quality, addressing Non-Conformities (NCR), and executing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to meet quality objectives.• Act as the voice of the customer on-site, ensuring all customer quality requirements and specifications are met consistently• Build and enhance problem-solving capabilities across the plant by employing tools such as 8D reports, 5-Why analysis, and fishbone problem-solving methods.• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing quality team, ensuring the reliability of internal test methods and accuracy in individual performance, including succession planning and performance reviews.• Collaborate with internal networks to share best practices, recommend improvements, and proactively align processes with global standards.• Actively engage in the product development process, contributing to innovation and ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory standards.•. Driving ERP System Implementation project: Led the successful implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system at Carbon Activated Europe, with a strategic focus on enhancing quality management, streamlining operations, and optimizing supply chain processes to improve overall efficiency and performance.
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Head Of Quality, Research And DevelopmentIcl Brands (Pvt) Ltd (Fmcg) May 2022 - Sep 2023Sri Lanka• Leadership & Team Management: Led Quality and R&D teams of 19 executives and 11 non-executives. Enhanced team performance through effective recruitment, KPI, training, and conflict resolution, resulting in a positive work environment and improved team success.• Quality Management & Compliance: Implemented a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring adherence to industry standards. Revitalised audits and ensure compliance with GMP, CE, FDA, and ISO standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO 45000, ISO 18000).• Process Optimization: Spearheaded Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen projects, achieving a 10% reduction in scrap and a 20% decrease in lead time. Enhanced process efficiency and compliance, leading to significant cost savings.• New Product Development & Re-engineering: Drove new product development (NPD) and product re-engineering, resulting in a 20% annual growth rate. Managed NPD projects and budgets, translating technical briefs into actionable plans that met customer needs.• Regulatory Affairs: Managed product registrations with local and foreign authorities, ensuring compliance with GMP practices and regulatory requirements. Coordinated with management to adhere to local and state laws in new product development.• Consumer Research & Market Alignment: Conducted consumer-oriented research (CORD) to align products with market demand, supporting organisational goals and revenue growth.• •Continuous Improvement & Sustainability: Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through a Progressive Performance Improvement (PPI) mindset. Initiated and led sustainability projects to enhance long-term environmental and operational sustainability.• Stakeholder Management: Managed stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer expectations.• Quality Control & Coaching: Developed quality control plans, coached QA resources, and managed customer complaints, quality incidents, and recalls, creating actionable business insights.
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Head Of Quality And ComplianceSml Group Limited Aug 2020 - May 2022Negambo•Led and mentored a team of 20 quality and compliance professionals, ensuring adherence to rigorous industry standards. Applied effective risk management strategies to enhance customer service and operational excellence.•Spearheaded strategic quality control processes, significantly reducing non-conformances and enhancing regulatory compliance. Executed continuous improvement projects to optimise quality, reduce scrap rates by 25%, and improve lead times.• Consolidated ISO management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001), ensuring seamless integration and effective utilisation across business units. Improved quality management systems through targeted initiatives and comprehensive training programs.• Drive cross-departmental standardisation of quality assurance practices, boosting product consistency and reducing customer complaints. Collaborated with customer service, production, and product development teams to align quality and compliance with business goals.•Planned and executed various audits, including Higg FEM, FSLM, SMETA, ISO, TQP, SLCP, BSCI, and customer-specific audits. Established robust audit protocols to ensure ongoing health, safety, and sustainability regulations.•Led sustainability projects such as constructing an effluent treatment plant, installing solar power systems, and implementing waste reduction strategies. Ensuring adherence to ZDHC standards and securing sustainability certifications like FSC.•Managed vital stakeholder relationships to ensure compliance with SML’s quality and sustainability standards and enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient complaint management and rigorous supply chain quality control.•Advanced business growth by implementing innovative quality solutions and risk management processes. Oversaw successful new product launches by ensuring quality and compliance with market requirements.•Implemented effective training programs for quality and compliance staff, boosting departmental expertise and efficiency. -
Manager Quality And HseContrinex Jul 2016 - Aug 2020Wattala•Team Leadership: Managed a team of 15, including one senior executive, four non-executives, and ten indirect reports in the assembly and manufacture of advanced electrical and electronic sensors for the European market.•Quality Management: Oversaw the implementation of an integrated quality management system, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.•Health & Safety:Directed establishing and maintaining health and safety protocols to meet regulatory requirements.•Process Improvement: Collaborated with Process Engineers to enhance production efficiency and sensor quality, reducing scrap rates from 10% to 3% in the Photo-electric sensor department.•Cross-functional leadership: Led cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and adherence to safety standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives.•Waste Reduction: Developed and executed waste reduction techniques and continuous improvement projects, optimising production processes and fostering a culture of constant improvement.•Technical Expertise: Utilised technical capabilities to troubleshoot issues with electronic equipment and drive process improvements.•Staff Development: Provided leadership and mentorship, coaching staff in quality management practices and enhancing team capabilities.•System Integration: Managed ERP and SAP systems to support Business Intelligence (BI) and optimise supply chain quality.•Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensured adherence to safety and environmental standards through rigorous risk assessments and regular audits.•Productivity Improvement: Contributed to setting and achieving quality goals, improving productivity and increasing annual revenue.•Continuous Improvement Culture: Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen, 5S practices, operational meetings, audits and failure analysis.•Strategic Planning: Developed and managed quality strategies to align with organisational goals and ensure sustainable manufacturing practices -
Senior ChemistJacobi Group Jul 2012 - Jul 2016Sri Lanka• Chemical Analysis & Quality Control: Supervised complex chemical analyses and quality control processes for active carbon products, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.• Laboratory Optimisation: Developed and optimised laboratory procedures, leading to a 15% increase in testing throughput without compromising quality and introduced new analytical methods that improved detection limits and reduced sample analysis time by 20%.• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborated with R&D and production teams to align quality initiatives with broader company objectives, leading to a 25% reduction in process discrepancies through streamlined integration of quality standards.• Advanced Analytical Equipment: Spearheaded the adoption of advanced analytical equipment, significantly enhancing the laboratory's capabilities for complex compound analysis.• Compliance & Documentation: Maintained a 100% compliance rate with industry regulations through rigorous quality control and process management. This unwavering commitment to compliance has reassured our stakeholders and set a benchmark for the industry. We ensured comprehensive documentation and records to support project management and continuous improvement efforts.• Customer Satisfaction: Applied advanced problem-solving skills to address customer complaints and issues, significantly improving our customer satisfaction ratings. This achievement is a testament to our dedication to quality and customer service, and it has undoubtedly enhanced our company's reputation.
Sashika Jayawardana Education Details
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Project Management -
Business Administration And Management, General -
Second Class Hon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sashika Jayawardana
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Sashika Jayawardana works for Carbon Activated Europe
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Sashika Jayawardana's current role is Laboratory and Quality Manager.
What schools did Sashika Jayawardana attend?
Sashika Jayawardana attended University Of The West Of Scotland, University Of Sri Jayewardenepura, College Of Chemical Sciences, Institute Of Chemistry Ceylon.
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