Hewa Jayawardena
Industrial/Process Engineer
Danville,VA
Summary
Progressive Process Engineer with experience uncovering and eliminating weaknesses in manufacturing processes and equipment. Constantly seeks novel production technologies and methods to reduce waste and enhance revenues. Adept at applying forward-thinking ideologies to revolutionize industrial manufacturing task.
Overview
2
2
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
WOODLAND HEIGHTS JANOLA LLC
Danville, VA
Oct.2015 - Current
- Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive.
- Built productive relationships with business partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for production retooling.
Industrial Engineer
Antler Holdings (PVT) Ltd
Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
05.2005 - 07.2015
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors for seven sister factories.
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Minimize downtime on production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
- Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Analyzed information regarding current production, future needs, and costs. Looked forward for modern art of Technology, fit to eliminate current difficulties.
- Complied with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines while designing new production processes and methods.
Process Engineer
Saudi Guardian Float Glass Co. Ltd.
Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
08.1998 - 07.2003
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed documentation, including diagrams and specifications, to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Developed manufacturing processes that were robust yet simple to perform.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement.
- Met weekly with Head of the department to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Provided technical assistance to [Job Title] when issues arose.
- Maintained exemplary conduct at all times, whether onsite or at client's facility.
- Reviewed schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective manufacturing processes.
- Created policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
Factory Manager
Ceylon Glass Co. Ltd
Nattandiya, Sri Lanka
Nov.1995 - Aug.1998
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
- Wrote monthly production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Re-modeled existing water treatment plant to eliminate environmental hazards and improve process output quality.
- Designed departmental budgets to cut company manufacturing costs by 65%.
- Designed a new sand processing plant to improve productivity.
Production Manager
Midaya Ceramic (PVT) Co. Ltd.
Homagama, Sri Lanka
Jul.1992 - Nov.1995
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Contributed to company growth by delivering quality customer service to foster growth and retention.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Maintenance Superintendent
Ceylon Glass Co. Ltd
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
07.1982 - 11.1992
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Managed efficient teams of up to twelve employees.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 60%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management
University of Kelaniya
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 09.1978 - 08.1981
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Engineering
National Institute of Business Management
Colombo Sri Lanka 08.1989 - 07.1991
Skills
Industrial design
Collaborative mindset
Equipment Design
Quality assurance
Workflow Design
Material Handling Management
Supervision
Work responsbly in remote area
Literacy in Windows based software and Auto CAD Designing
Certification
Internal Auditor for ISO 9000 standards in 2002-2003.
Timeline
CEO
WOODLAND HEIGHTS JANOLA LLC
Oct.2015 - Current
Industrial Engineer
Antler Holdings (PVT) Ltd
05.2005 - 07.2015
Process Engineer
Saudi Guardian Float Glass Co. Ltd.
08.1998 - 07.2003
Factory Manager
Ceylon Glass Co. Ltd
Nov.1995 - Aug.1998
Production Manager
Midaya Ceramic (PVT) Co. Ltd.
Jul.1992 - Nov.1995
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Engineering
National Institute of Business Management
08.1989 - 07.1991
Maintenance Superintendent
Ceylon Glass Co. Ltd
07.1982 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management
University of Kelaniya
09.1978 - 08.1981