ASHAN GEEGANAGE
Prospect,SA
Summary
Operations and shift leadership professional with 9+ years’ experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. Experienced in supervising teams, coordinating daily shift activities, and improving operational efficiency while maintaining strict workplace health and safety standards. Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and meeting operational targets in fast-paced plant environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Inghams Enterprises
Edinburgh, SA
01.2025 - Current
- Support daily production operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Contributed to a 30% reduction in changeover downtime through improved workflow coordination.
- Assist supervisors in meeting daily production targets.
- Escalate safety and equipment issues promptly to maintain safe operations.
- Maintain compliance with workplace safety and hygiene standards.
Senior Executive – Operations (Shift Leadership Focus)
MAS Bodyline
Sri Lanka
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Supervised operational teams across multiple production lines to achieve daily output targets.
- Coordinated shift planning, task allocation, and workflow scheduling.
- Improved operational efficiency by approximately 20% through structured process optimisation.
- Promoted safe work behaviours and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Supported material handling, workflow continuity, and cross-department coordination.
Industrial Engineer & Operations Support
MAS Bodyline
Sri Lanka
03.2016 - 07.2020
- Improved line efficiency by 10% through workflow analysis and process adjustments.
- Assisted production teams in maintaining operational and safety standards.
- Supported equipment utilisation and floor coordination in high-volume environments.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management And Operations
Cardiff Metropolitan University
UK2020
National Diploma in Technology - Industrial / Manufacturing
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka2015
Skills
- Shift Supervision & Team Coordination
- Warehouse & Operational Workflow
- Loading & Unloading of Materials
- Picking & Packing Operations
- Equipment & Machinery Operation
- Shift Planning & Scheduling
- Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Compliance
- Continuous Improvement & Performance Monitoring
- Team Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Attention to Detail & Problem Solving
Impact Highlights
- Reduced production changeover downtime by 30% through improved shift coordination and workflow sequencing.
- Improved operational efficiency by approximately 15% by identifying and resolving process bottlenecks.
- Delivered consistent on-time production performance while supervising multi-line operational teams.
- Promoted safe work practices and strengthened compliance across shift teams.
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Inghams Enterprises
01.2025 - Current
Senior Executive – Operations (Shift Leadership Focus)
MAS Bodyline
04.2021 - 08.2024
Industrial Engineer & Operations Support
MAS Bodyline
03.2016 - 07.2020
Master of Business Administration - Management And Operations
Cardiff Metropolitan University
National Diploma in Technology - Industrial / Manufacturing
University of Moratuwa