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
Kandy04-1977
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