Erandi Diyagama
Belconnen,Australia
Summary
Skilled quality assurance professional with proven record of ensuring high standards in product and process integrity. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in quality control methodologies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
GREENFIELD BIO PLANTATION (PVT) LTD
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensure that the manufacturing processes comply with local and global production standards
- Collaborating with quality personal for implementation of systems and procedures
Quality Assurance Manager
NDC EXPORTS (PVT) LTD
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted quality audits to ensure that the quality policies are being adhered to
- Handle all the internationally received customer complaints properly, implement and maintain HACCP in FMCG environment
- Maintaining quality assurance standards in FMCG industry by team management and while doing QA functions
- Have good problem solving skills, proper leadership and management skills
Quality Assurance and Research and Development Manager
LS TRADING & MANUFACTURING (PVT) Ltd
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Novel product developments and QMS system implementation
Quality Assurance and Research and Development Manager
P.M.Mohomadali & CO
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensure the quality of manufactured food products and conduct novel developments
- Normally facilitating meetings among co-workers keep proper housekeeping activities
- Keep food safety culture while monitoring day to day activities and using analytical techniques
Quality Assurance Manager
Uswatte Confectionery Works (Pvt) Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Oversee the activity of the Quality Assurance Department and staff, developed, implemented and maintained a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and development processes successfully
- Properly coach them to keep lean management
Manager Hygiene and Quality Control
Senuri Foods (Pvt) Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Emphasize highest quality and safety of finished food products and minimize customer complaints
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with local regulatory laws / international standards in Food safety
Quality Assurance Manager
OmanLanka Corporation Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Virgin Coconut oil and coconut base products manufacturing company
- Worked towards the company obtaining ISO 22000 and relevant organic certifications
- Follow up implementation and maintenance of all the requirements of the certifying bodies
- Overview chemical and microbiological laboratories and its functions
- Virgin Coconut oil and coconut base products manufacturing company
Senior Quality Assurance Executive
Growrite Substrate (Pvt) Ltd
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Total Quality Assurance in Growrite Substrate Production facilities
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI) – Zero on Quality Issues, GMP, and GHP
- Quality functions of overall production
- Promptly responding to all complaints of clients follow up with investigations
- Practice written communication among workers
Dairy Development Officer
Kandetiya Farm
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Maintain proper hygiene condition of the farm, employers, using utensils and equipment
- Introduce novel techniques, minimize contamination, maintain proper feeding patterns to maximize the milk yield
Trainee
Nestle Lanka PLC
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Engaged aerobic mesophilic, enterobacteriaceae and yeast and mould enumerations, Raw material analysis, Swab sample analysis Cl2 detection
- Trained regarding basic safety and good laboratory practices
- Completed my Master Degree research Project at Nestle Lanka PLC under the Topic 'Microbial Quality Improvement of the Coconut milk'
Quality Assurance Officer
Singha Engineering Pvt Company
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Engaged with Quality assurance documents handling, Administrative works and regional coordination in our company
Education
Masters of Science - Food science and Technology
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
04.2013
Diploma in Business Management -
Greenwich College
09.2011
Bachelors Degree - Botany, Chemistry, Zoology
Open University
Nawala, Nugegoda08.2010
Dip IN Information and communication Technology -
IDM Computer studies (Pvt) Ltd
11.2005
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Organisation
- Internal Audits
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Continuous Learning
- Troubleshooting
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 2 executives and 10 quality controllers staff members.
- Achieved Distinction through effectively completing the project "Microbiological Quality improvement of coconut milk" at Nestle Lanka PLC.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- reduced customer complains from considerable count
- Implemented QMS and FSMS and successfully obtained ISO 22000:2018, BRC,certificates with minimum non conformities.
Affiliations
- Participate in a workshop on FSSC 22000:2018 standard and implementation of Food Safety System Certification.
- Participate in a workshop on Internal Auditing as per HACCP/ 1SO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems
References
- Dr W.M.T.Madhujith, Vice Chancellor, University of Peradeniya, 0713412171, madujith@yahoo.com
- Mr. Nawaz.M.Faleel, Director/CEO, OMANLAMKA Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, 077489786, Nawaz@omanlanka.lk
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the above information is true and correct.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
GREENFIELD BIO PLANTATION (PVT) LTD
04.2024 - 07.2024
Quality Assurance Manager
NDC EXPORTS (PVT) LTD
05.2023 - 07.2023
Quality Assurance and Research and Development Manager
LS TRADING & MANUFACTURING (PVT) Ltd
01.2023 - 02.2023
Quality Assurance and Research and Development Manager
P.M.Mohomadali & CO
03.2022 - 12.2022
Quality Assurance Manager
Uswatte Confectionery Works (Pvt) Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2022
Manager Hygiene and Quality Control
Senuri Foods (Pvt) Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2019
Quality Assurance Manager
OmanLanka Corporation Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Quality Assurance Executive
Growrite Substrate (Pvt) Ltd
10.2015 - 06.2016
Dairy Development Officer
Kandetiya Farm
04.2012 - 09.2015
Trainee
Nestle Lanka PLC
09.2011 - 03.2012
Quality Assurance Officer
Singha Engineering Pvt Company
09.2010 - 09.2011
Diploma in Business Management -
Greenwich College
Bachelors Degree - Botany, Chemistry, Zoology
Open University
Dip IN Information and communication Technology -
IDM Computer studies (Pvt) Ltd
Masters of Science - Food science and Technology
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
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