My top three passions & expertise include chemical & process engineering, continuous improvement & data analytics. Having worked in multiple global MNCs throughout my career, linked to manufacturing & program management related functions, my expertise expands to dairy/ food & beverage, apparel & pharma industries. Leading cross-functional teams, team collaboration & strategic thinking are a few of my key strengths & I'm committed to delivering results with uncompromised safety, quality, and sustainability. Seeking to add value & drive innovation while empowering people along the way!
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Lean PartnerAstrazeneca Jul 2023 - PresentCambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb● Site TPM program manager & TPM committee chair● Developing strategies to uplift the TPM capability across the site, liaising with cross-functional teams to drive towards a culture that autonomously solves problems & develops a mindset of creating standards for processes● Leading the deployment of TPM across the site including the TPM digital roll-out● Leading key productivity improvement projects related to planned downtime & variability reduction & improving data integrity●Site SHE committee member -
Am - Production Process/ Program Manager - Sustainable Packaging Program (Ansell - Global)Ansell Jan 2022 - Jul 2023Iselin, New Jersey, UsSustainable Packaging Program is a Global initiative to reduce the material usage, GHG emissions & cost of packaging in Ansell. As the Program Manager, managing the overall health of the program under the triple constraints, working with individual project leaders/ identifying dependencies & evaluating options to resolve, supporting project leaders to progress in their projects, measurement & comparison studies & consolidating projects results are some of the key responsibilities undertaken -
Associate Manager - Production ProcessAnsell Jul 2021 - Dec 2021Iselin, New Jersey, Us● AL Indirect Labor Analysis to identify HC optimization opportunities● Driving digitization initiatives related to APS Deployment● Organizing member of the KAIZEN'21 Event & APS RTT College -
Senior Process Engineer - Project ManagementAnsell Jan 2020 - Jul 2021Iselin, New Jersey, Us● Implementation of semi-automated weighing system to compound batch mixing operation across the entire IGBU● Analyzing key KPI’s of the plant on a daily basis & escalating any highlights/ support needed to drive the business into the projected direction● Drive all productivity improvement projects as well as, top budget savings projects in Industrial Global Business Unit (IGBU)● Benchmark best practices among business units & implement at the IGBU -
Process EngineerFonterra Aug 2018 - Jan 2020Auckland, ., Nz• Achievement of IWS Phase 2 Status in 2019• Achievement of all F19 quarter 4 targets set for the yogurt filling machine, at the end of quarter two.• Own critical daily management systems, e.g. centre-lining (RTT) & use Reliability Engineering tools to drive centre-lining and loss elimination, while collaborate with LL and EO’s to develop new standards • Benchmarking processes, reapply & share learnings across processes, modules and the entire plant & driving best practices via sharing key learnings to ensure replication of operation excellence across all shifts and lines & bring in process improvement ideas gained through workshops etc. • Initiating sessions for problem solving with different problem-solving tools, to ensure the plant is operated at the desired plant hygiene standards & process standards. • Improve people engagement towards better productivity via ‘EO’ coaching sessions -
Engineering TraineeFonterra Dec 2016 - Aug 2018Auckland, ., Nz1) Manufacturing Excellence•Development of Asset Response Plans (ARPs) for the entire manufacturing plant •Based on the ARP, developing the entire scope/ design, finalizing the budget & developing timelines including the plant shutdown plan of the key capacity improvement related project planned in plant•Establishment of a Standard Operating Process (SOP) for all types of trials planned in manufacturing2) Engineering & Capital ProjectsUtilities: Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) & Water Treatment Plant (WTP)• Revising the terms of contract of operation based on an extensive cost-model analysis (chemicals, sludge disposal & service). • Establishment of a Daily Management System (DMS), to track the required KPI’s in the ETP• Development of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for ETP during flood recovery• Descriptive study to identify a possible correlation between the generation of high sludge volumes & high consumption of chemicals in the ETP. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for high consumption of chemicals during post chlorination & pH adjustment in the reverse osmosis process in the WTP & RCA for exceeding Iron concentration in WTP out. Capital Projects: New Bottle Filler Unit & New CIP plant Upgradation • Developing P&IDs, layouts, technical specifications & the complete execution plan including the plant shutdown plan for the installation of new bottle filler unit & CIP upgradation unit, aligning all stakeholders (incorporating FSQ, H&S compliances)• Hazard identification, risk assessment and job safety analysis of high risk elements related to project execution, prior to the implementation of the standard change management process• Evaluating & presenting different alternatives with respect to cost & impact, to freeze the scope of the project -
Gps TraineeGlaxosmithkline Pharma Gmbh Nov 2016 - Dec 2016Brentford, Middlesex, GbProject SLZ (Site Learning Zone) -
Engineering InternCeylon Cold Stores Plc Oct 2015 - Dec 2015Colombo, Western Province, Lk• Quality Assurance in carbonated soft drinks (PET packaging)[A study on the variation of the carbonation amounts with time in 500 ml PET Soda and 1000 ml PET KIK Cola]• Safety Analysis -
Undergraduate InternCentral Environmental Authority Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Thanushi Perera Skills
Thanushi Perera Education Details
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University Of MoratuwaSustainability Studies -
PmiProject Management -
Tqm International Pvt LtdManufacturing Excellence/ Statistical Analysis -
University Of PeradeniyaChemical & Process Engineering -
CimaDiploma In Management Accounting (Cima) -
Visakha Vidyalaya - ColomboPhysical Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions about Thanushi Perera
What company does Thanushi Perera work for?
Thanushi Perera works for Astrazeneca
What is Thanushi Perera's role at the current company?
Thanushi Perera's current role is Lean Partner at AstraZeneca.
What schools did Thanushi Perera attend?
Thanushi Perera attended University Of Moratuwa, Pmi, Tqm International Pvt Ltd, University Of Peradeniya, Cima, Visakha Vidyalaya - Colombo.
What skills is Thanushi Perera known for?
Thanushi Perera has skills like Matlab, Performance Operations, Financial Operations, Enterprise Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Comsol, Minitab, Sap Erp, Powerpoint, Research.
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