Duminda Thushara
Para Vista,Australia
Summary
A Quality professional with 10+ experience in the printing & food packaging industry who implemented ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, and ISO 22716:2007 in six factories for three organizations in Sri Lanka, KSA and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In achieving this, I have shown myself to be self-motivated, committed & determined in achieving my goals, come what may. I have also demonstrated negotiating and organizing skills, a firm sense of responsibility and my capacity to work hard under pressure. I pose excellent verbal and written communication skills and also able to relate to a wide range of nationalities, as proven by my work experience in different countries.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Coordinator
Streamline Cartons
Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee and enhance the QMS to ensure continued compliance with ISO 9001.
- Manage and refine the EMS in alignment with ISO 14001 requirements.
- Ensure the proper implementation and functioning of HACCP procedures to maintain food safety standards.
- Maintain adherence to FSC and PEFC standards, updating documentation, and managing chain-of-custody records.
- Audit management.
- Compliance and certification.
- Training and support.
- Documentation nd reporting.
Senior Executive QA & Food safety
Falcon Pack Industry LLC
Sharjah, UAE
02.2018 - 09.2024
- Developing & ensuring quality management practices with compliance and requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, GMP for Cosmetics, OH&SMS, EQM, ECAS, ECOCERT, SASO and other applicable standards
- Ensuring the validation of product specifications and quality attributes are as per the requirement of the customers and follow the quality standards set by the industry
- Proactively participate in identification of risks and develop plans to mitigate them by preparing correspondence, reports & operations
- Ensuring that all operations comply with federal, local, and specific customer and company policies, legalities and regulations
- Managing internal and external Audits while coordinating with all the stakeholders
- Acting as the Food safety Team Leader at Falcon Group branch Emirates Advanced Industry LLC - KSA
Quality Coordinator
Falcon Pack Industry LLC
Sharjah, UAE
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Assist in developing & implementing quality control and inspection procedures for receipt and control of incoming materials, in-process materials, and final product acceptance activities
- Assist in defining quality control standards and test parameters; specify test equipment-specific test requirements and procedures
- Guiding quality inspectors and asst
- Executives in conducting online inspections and identifying non-conformities if any
- Performing quality control laboratory tests as per the standards SOP and recording observations
- Perform in-house calibration and error checks for measuring equipment as per the schedule & standard procedure
- Assist in establishing developing and monitoring test instrument calibration procedures and maintenance schedules
Production Executive
Star Packaging Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisting in developing production and materials strategies, covering manufacturing targets, labor and material management, manufacturing capacities, production network and supply constraints, production process and infrastructure etc
- Analyzing master production schedule, work-in-progress inventory, and the generation and execution of site schedule
- Supporting in the development and monitoring of production forecast performance
- Collaborating with the maintenance team in the formulation of machinery & equipment strategies, acquiring and installation of machinery and equipment
- Ensuring proper delegation of work among the supervisors for smooth functioning of the process
- Strategize in proactive identification of risk and develop plan to mitigate and direct preparation of correspondence reports and operations
Executive In-charge Production
Flexi Print (pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Responsible for maintaining Quality department activities and Pre-press & plate-making department activities
Quality Assurance Executive (HOD)
Flexi Print Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Developing and ensuring the quality management practices with compliance and requirements of ISO 22000:2005 and other applicable standards
- Responsible for maintaining the food safety management system of the organization
- Monitoring print quality regularly against proof of customer copy
- Perform in-house calibration and error checks for measuring equipment as per the schedule & standard procedure
- Developing & implementing quality control and inspection procedures for receipt and control of incoming materials, in-process materials, and final product acceptance activities
- Visit customers to study the requirements and improve the testing methods accordingly if any
Quality Assurance Officer
JF Packaging (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Carry out incoming, in-process, and finished goods inspection and laboratory testing as per the company procedures & standards
Education
Diploma in Quality Management -
Sri Lanka Standards Institute
Sri Lanka01.2012
Bachelor of Science -
Sri Lanka01.2009
Skills
- Analytical
- Critical Thinking
- SAP QM Module
- Implementation of management systems
- Training and development
- Documentation management
- Audit compliance
- Quality control analysis
- Six sigma methodology
- Policy and procedure implementation
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- BRC Packaging Material Auditor
- ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor
- OPEX Expert
- SAP QM Module
Accomplishments
- OPEX Expert - LSSBB, Risk Management, Lean Management & Manufacturing Expert, Process Mapping, Measurement System Analysis
- ISO 22000:2018 Awareness & Implementation
- ISO 45001:2018 Awareness & Internal Auditor
- ISO 22716:2007 Awareness
- HACCP Level 3 & Awareness
- ISO 22000:2018
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018 Awareness & Internal Auditor
- Microsoft Excel-Advanced Level
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Coordinator
Streamline Cartons
11.2024 - Current
Senior Executive QA & Food safety
Falcon Pack Industry LLC
02.2018 - 09.2024
Quality Coordinator
Falcon Pack Industry LLC
04.2017 - 02.2018
Production Executive
Star Packaging Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 03.2017
Executive In-charge Production
Flexi Print (pvt) Ltd
08.2013 - 03.2015
Quality Assurance Executive (HOD)
Flexi Print Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 08.2013
Quality Assurance Officer
JF Packaging (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 03.2011
Diploma in Quality Management -
Sri Lanka Standards Institute
Bachelor of Science -
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