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Kelum Ekanayake

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in enhancing production efficiency and profitability through strategic problem-solving, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain feedmill machinery, ensuring product quality, and streamlining workflows while adhering to safety and industry standards. Combining reliability, adaptability, and a strong work ethic to consistently deliver innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Feedmill Operator

McLean Farms
07.2022 - Current
  • Contribution to daily production planning and coordination to ensure smooth operational workflows
  • Execution of preventative maintenance tasks on milling equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency
  • Receipt and unloading of protein meals, grains, and other raw materials from different suppliers
  • Ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards for grain particle size and protein content
  • Monitoring equipment conditions and promptly reporting potential faults or wear to avoid production disruptions
  • Management of ingredient bin filling and liquid tank replenishment in alignment with daily feed production schedules
  • Coordination with farms and drivers to optimize delivery timelines
  • Allocating jobs to junior operators to meet daily production requirement and to maintain cleanliness of the site
  • Coordinate with different contractors in events of breakdown or planned maintenance requirements

Executive in Industrial Engineering

MAS Active Nirmaana
01.2015 - 12.2022
  • Identification of process improvement opportunities, reengineering of business processes, and development of system tools to streamline workflows
  • Execution of comprehensive data cleaning and preprocessing procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of datasets
  • Analysis of costing data through statistical methods and data visualization techniques to derive actionable insights for decision-making
  • Proficient utilization of SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from relational databases
  • Design and development of visually engaging dashboards using tools such as Tableau or Power BI, enabling the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) and supporting data-driven decisions
  • Implementation of automation scripts to optimize data extraction, analysis, and reporting processes, reducing manual effort while enhancing operational efficiency
  • Establishment of scheduled reporting systems for timely delivery of accurate insights to stakeholders
  • Representation of the department in ERP SAP development projects managed by the ERP development central team
  • Collaboration with end users and developers to enhance application usability and improve system functionality
  • Facilitation of training sessions for colleagues on implemented systems and documentation maintained for reference purposes

Trainee Business Analyst

Brandix Casualwear
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted in developing data structures aligned with management requirements to support business operations.
  • Conducted preliminary data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and potential business opportunities.
  • Executed data cleansing processes to ensure accuracy and consistency for reporting purposes.
  • Supported decision-making through the preparation of reliable data insights and reports.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Analyst

University of Colombo School of Computing
Sri Lanka
04.2001 -

Certificate - Computer based Data Analysis

University of Sri Jayawardanepura
Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science - Statistics and Operations Research

University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka

Skills

    Advanced Excel

    Experienced in Operating Machinery

    Effective Team Collaboration

    Analytical Problem-Solving

    Proficient Computer Skills

    Safety Standards Compliance

    Attention to detail

    Analytical thinking

Timeline

Feedmill Operator

McLean Farms
07.2022 - Current

Executive in Industrial Engineering

MAS Active Nirmaana
01.2015 - 12.2022

Trainee Business Analyst

Brandix Casualwear
01.2015 - 12.2015

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Analyst

University of Colombo School of Computing
04.2001 -

Certificate - Computer based Data Analysis

University of Sri Jayawardanepura

Bachelor of Science - Statistics and Operations Research

University of Peradeniya

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