Dilshan Senarathgoda
Flower Mound
Summary
Accomplished Plant Manager with a proven track record in capacity planning, ISO certification, and ERP implementation. Drove significant revenue and EBITDA growth through process optimization and disciplined cost control.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
Grand Prairie
01.2022 - Current
- Direct all operations for a high-volume metal stamping and fabrication facility serving industrial, commercial, and aerospace customers, with full P&L accountability.
- Drove 19.5% revenue growth (2023–2025) by diversifying aerospace/industrial customer base and optimizing production capacity.
- Achieved 174.9% EBITDA growth (65.8% CAGR), turning profit before tax from $29K (2023) to $3.45M (2025 YTD) through disciplined cost control and process optimization.
- Directed full SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation (process mapping, configuration, migration, and training), improving planning accuracy by 25% and enabling supply chain traceability.
- Guided successful certification to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) — aligning operations with aerospace customer audit requirements.
- Raised on-time delivery to 98%, exceeding aerospace/industrial benchmarks.
- Implemented supplier performance and risk management programs, reducing material delays and scrap while ensuring precision tolerances for aerospace-grade products.
- Developed workforce engagement and leadership programs, improving retention and embedding a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Assistant Plant Manager
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
Grand Prairie
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw production scheduling and workforce allocation during ERP transition.
- Led equipment upgrades/maintenance programs, reducing downtime by 18%.
- Acted as liaison between operations and executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
Project Manager
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
Grand Prairie
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed capital improvement projects (press line upgrades, facility redesign), increasing throughput by 22%.
- Launched new aerospace/industrial product lines with zero missed deadlines.
- Developed KPI dashboards for real-time monitoring of safety, quality, and delivery.
Human Resources Specialist
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
Grand Prairie
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Reduced administrative costs and streamlined processes while improving employee coverage.
Education
BS - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01.2018
Coursework - Business Management
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2017
Associate Degree - Business Administration
College of Micronesia–FSM
01.2012
Skills
- Capacity planning
- ISO certification
- ERP implementation
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Lean manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Continuous improvement
- Compliance
- ISO compliance
- Six sigma expertise
- Operations management
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment upgrading
- Environmental sustainability
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Workflow optimization
Custom
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ERP: SAP S/4HANA, EstiTrack, 5S / Continuous Improvement, DOT & Regulatory Compliance, Certified Forklift Coach/Trainer, First Responder: CPR, AED, First Aid, English, Fluent, Hindi, Fluent, Sinhalese, Fluent
Timeline
Plant Manager
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Plant Manager
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Project Manager
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Human Resources Specialist
Jayco Manufacturing, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
BS - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Coursework - Business Management
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree - Business Administration
College of Micronesia–FSM
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