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Rushmal Senevirathne

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary


Production Technician bringing years of hands-on experience inspecting and testing finished products and performing maintenance tasks such as making minor equipment adjustments. Tech-savvy individual possessing outstanding safety record and documented history of increasing efficiency and decreasing costs. Well-versed in maintaining and monitoring physical inventories and creating comprehensive reports on status of operating equipment. Also bringing the wealth of knowledge and skills mastered as an executive fabric finishing for years leading a team to success by changing the team dynamics resulting in greater outcomes in the production quality and quantity.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician (Robot Operator)

McLean Farms
01.2024 - Current


  • Feed product details to robot operating system by planning up-coming products to achieve the highest efficiency.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
  • Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.
  • Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock of raw materials and consumables for uninterrupted production operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data, enabling informed decision-making based on real-time insights.
  • Increased workplace safety, conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
  • Lubricated and cleaned parts to perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks, preventing potential machine failures and production halts.
  • Improved product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at various production stages.

Cashier

BP Petroleum
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

Cashier

United Petroleum
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Friendly and confident customer service and ability to engage in multiple activities simultaneously
  • Stock management - Practising the First in First Out method
  • Preparing and serving barista made coffee
  • Ability to manage stress and serve the customers in a fast-paced environment/ busy working hours
  • Ability to make problem solving decisions during unexpected events.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Production Executive-Finishing - Fabric

MAS Holdings
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • MAS Holdings being the main fabric supplier for many high-end customers like NIKE, LULU LEMON, Victoria's Secret ensured customers' high quality and standards were maintained
  • Responsible for both quality and output of the finishing department production which is made of 90+ manpower
  • Quality assurance - application of different methods to ensure the high quality of end products
  • Use of total quality management theories - TQM
  • Creating functional and technical methodologies to ensure the highest work efficiency
  • Implementing systemic operations including quick responses to day-to-day problems by introducing sustainable solutions
  • Practicing 6S to get effective products as well as safety of both man and machine
  • Skill development and upgrading team members and supervisors.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for process improvement and cost savings opportunities.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering an atmosphere of professional development within the organization.
  • Reviewed raw data and production trend forecasts to effectively plan operations.
  • Determined best and most efficient uses of available resources, labor, and equipment.

Work Study Executive - Manufacturing

EMJAY International
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for the Plant efficiency/ Planned output - SAH- Standard achieved hours
  • Time Study - Making Standard Minute Value, Calculate efficiency - module wise/ Factory wise, Target allocation
  • Method Study - Operation breakdowns, ergonomically workplace arrangements, Skill development and upgrading
  • Practiced lean manufacturing to make a smooth production process.
  • In housed stock management and processed material flow arrangements and utilization

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Studies - Apparel Production And Management

Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
01.2016

Skills

  • Transferrable skills from 5 years' experience in the apparel production and 15 years experience in the customer service sector
  • Communication and interpersonal skills developed through customer service
  • Integrity, accountability, punctuality and work ethics learnt and developed as a professional working in different fields
  • Ability to work in crisis situations given the passion to problem solving while managing time effectively
  • Quality Control and quality management and assurance
  • Clean Room Procedures (6S)
  • Machine Operation and equipment Calibration
  • Taking inventory (Stock counting)
  • Great team player who can also work independently
  • Soft skills - Communication, Customer service, Decision-making, Integrity, Leadership, Organization, Problem-solving, Time management, Patience
  • Technical Skills - Operation Break Down, Time study, Method study, Ergonomics, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Outlook

Additional Information

Licences

High risk work- Forklift

Drivers licence - CA-Open

Timeline

Production Technician (Robot Operator)

McLean Farms
01.2024 - Current

Cashier

BP Petroleum
04.2023 - 01.2024

Cashier

United Petroleum
06.2022 - 01.2024

Production Executive-Finishing - Fabric

MAS Holdings
01.2018 - 01.2021

Work Study Executive - Manufacturing

EMJAY International
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Industrial Studies - Apparel Production And Management

Open University of Sri Lanka
Rushmal Senevirathne