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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
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Ananda Herath

Ananda Herath

Kandy,Sri Lanka

Summary

knowledgeable tea estate superintendent with drive and experience helping to carry out day-to-day tasks and long-term projects on the tea plantation.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER

Bio Foods (PVT) LTD.
Kandy, Sri Lanka
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Process management -
  • Managing the tea manufacturing process and factory management.
  • Supervising end-to-end plantation work and practicing organic tea culture
  • Responsible for the overall estate process.
  • Employee management - (Human Resources)
  • Supervising the overall work of staff and labour.
  • Handling domestic inquiries and labour tribunal cases
  • Maintaining staff personal files.
  • Payroll handling of staff and labour.
  • Maintaining employee discipline levels.
  • Office Work
  • Supervision of accounts
  • Managing employee salaries.
  • Responsible for employee EPF/ETF gratuity and maternity benefits.
  • Responsible for the 'bought leaf' purchase process.
  • Stores
  • Overseeing estate stores and stock books related to sun dry and tea stocks.
  • Responsible for factory and field item purchases.
  • Overseeing vehicle and machinery maintenance.
  • Overseeing overall transport and logistics.

MARKETING MANAGER

Srilak Fertilizer (Pvt) Ltd.
Wattala, Sri Lanka
06.2011 - 03.2016
  • Provided optimal assistance to General Manager and handled a variety of tasks.
  • Organized and analyzed data and marketing results.
  • Put forth carefully planned strategies to improve company business.
  • Worked well independently and also with others.
  • Researched the motivations of users and consumers to better understand company goals.
  • Assessed the strategies of competitors, while avidly working to increase our own productivity.
  • Fostered relationships to maintain existing clients, while developing new relationships to attract potential clients.
  • Effectively managed creative projects, promoting a superior corporate image.

PERSONNEL MANAGER

Maeda Corporation
Upper Kotmale
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with our overall business strategy.
  • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
  • Manage our recruitment and selection process.
  • Support our current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
  • Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
  • Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
  • Maintain our employee pay plan and benefits program.
  • Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.

FACTORY MANAGER

Tea Shakthi Fund
Passara
03.2005 - 09.2006

SUPERINTENDENT

Agalawatta Plantations Ltd.
09.1995 - 03.2005
  • Frotoft Estate, Ramboda.- From 1995 to 1998.
  • Delgoda Estate, Kalawana - From 1998 to 2000 and 2003 to 2005.
  • Noragalla Estate, Rathnapura - From 2000 to 2003.
  • Responsibilities-:
  • Managing day-to-day operations of the entire tea estate
  • Provide leadership and direction to a team of people
  • Manage administration and finances of the tea estate
  • Uphold proper documentation in regard to the estate
  • Drive the development of employees
  • Examine day-to-day books maintains
  • Ensure quality of work is maintained
  • Forecast opportunities and improve blockage in support of the business line
  • Interacting with all supervisors, executives, and management reviewing needs and opportunities
  • Prioritizing business growth and requirement

SENIOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Malwattawelly Plantations Ltd.
Ledgerwatta Estate, Narangala
01.1993 - 01.1995

SENIOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Pussellawa Plantations Ltd.
Keeragala Estate, Kuruwita
01.1992 - 01.1993

SENIOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Janatha Estate Development Board
01.1982 - 01.1992
  • Queens town Estate, Badulla - From 1982 to 1986.
  • Downside Estate, Welimada - From 1986 to 1989
  • Hellboda Estate, Ramboda - From 1989 to 1992.

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Janatha Estate Development Board
Queenstown Estate, Badulla
01.1980 - 01.1982

Education

BA (General) -

University of Peradeniya.
01.1983

High School Diploma -

Walala A.Rathnayake Central College
Kandy
04-1977

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Professional
Tamil
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

Bio Foods (PVT) LTD.
03.2016 - 04.2017

MARKETING MANAGER

Srilak Fertilizer (Pvt) Ltd.
06.2011 - 03.2016

PERSONNEL MANAGER

Maeda Corporation
10.2006 - 12.2008

FACTORY MANAGER

Tea Shakthi Fund
03.2005 - 09.2006

SUPERINTENDENT

Agalawatta Plantations Ltd.
09.1995 - 03.2005

SENIOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Malwattawelly Plantations Ltd.
01.1993 - 01.1995

SENIOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Pussellawa Plantations Ltd.
01.1992 - 01.1993

SENIOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Janatha Estate Development Board
01.1982 - 01.1992

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Janatha Estate Development Board
01.1980 - 01.1982

BA (General) -

University of Peradeniya.

High School Diploma -

Walala A.Rathnayake Central College

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