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THARANGA WADUTHANTRIGE

Lawson,NSW

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Well-versed in processing, monitoring and reviewing high-volume orders in fast-paced environments. Practiced at developing and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers and staff.

Goal-oriented Warehouse Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Harvey Norman
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
  • Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods
  • Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
  • Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
  • Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Cleaning Contractor

PIONEER FACILITY SERVICES
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Improved overall cleanliness by implementing efficient cleaning procedures and utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
  • Managed budgets effectively, tracking expenses and making necessary adjustments to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with external service providers, ensuring high-quality services at competitive rates.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to develop cohesive strategies for maintaining overall facility cleanliness.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Increased team efficiency through regular communication of expectations, goals, and progress updates to staff members.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with thorough attention to detail in all cleaning tasks, ensuring spaces were well-maintained and presentable.
  • Optimized inventory management with proactive ordering of supplies based on usage trends and budgetary constraints.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues as needed.
  • Established routine inspections to monitor standards of cleanliness and developed and implemented improvement methods to meet evolving business needs.

SUB CONTRACTOR

JARRAH INTEGRATED SERVICES
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed site preparation and cleanup efforts, maintaining safe working conditions throughout the duration of the project.
  • General office cleaning Detailing Polishing
  • Tracked attendance and submitted work logs every day.
  • Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
  • Cleaned and prepared worksites to eliminate possible hazards
  • Maintained equipment and company vehicles by performing regularly scheduled maintenance and repairs
  • Established and enforced work standards and procedures to provide performance benchmarks and personnel safety
  • Monitored OSHA compliance standards at job site.

PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER

ARIES CEYLON PTY LTD
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Developed a loyal client base by consistently delivering exceptional service and cultivating long-term relationships.
  • Developed and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Washing plant monitoring / Machineries Rostering Customer services Marketing Accounts handling
  • Excavators, dump trucks and Forklift operating
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.

SUB CONTRACTOR / COMMERCIAL CLEAN

Detail Cleaning Contractors Pty Ltd
12.2015 - 03.2018
  • Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Duties Day to day clean Scrubbing, Buffing, Sweeping and Mopping floors Detailing Strip and Seal (polishing)
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

SUB CONTRACTOR / COMMERCIAL CLEAN

Pioneer Facility Services
06.2012 - 11.2015
  • Daily General Cleaning Detailing
  • Strip & Seal
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

CNC Operator / Dispatch Person & Forklift Operator

Dunlop Foams
05.2009 - 02.2012
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Preparing invoices and checking the orders through computer and yellow copies
  • Operate forklifts (Grab forks, Plate & Normal forklifts) for loading unloading & organizing product
  • Preparing and organizing product for the other shift
  • CNC Foam Cutting Machine operating (Occasionally when short of people)
  • Organize the materials and setup the program according to the spec sheet
  • Feed the machine using forklifts
  • Quality checking
  • Feeding all the foam slitting and template cutting band saw machines in conversion area
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures
  • Mounted, installed and aligned attachments for optimal performance and to match specifications of new jobs
  • Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements
  • Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming
  • Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders
  • Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.

Warehouse Person Casual

Vincent Raux & Sons Furniture United Pty Ltd
03.2009 - 04.2009
  • Loading and unloading of sofa's & furniture using forklifts and manually
  • Moving furniture between warehouse and our showroom
  • Delivering the furniture to the customers.

Kan Ban Picker & Quality Check /Dispatcher

Columbia Consolidated, Industries PVT Ltd
10.2008 - 02.2009
  • Pick the spare parts according to the invoices
  • Check vehicle parts whether they are in proper order
  • Bar code scanning
  • Stack spare parts boxes on pallets and move them to dispatch area using forklifts.

Injection Molding Machine Operator & QC

Columbia Consolidated Industries PVT Ltd
08.2007 - 10.2008
  • Operate the plastic molding machines include some basic trouble shooting
  • Trimming of excess plastic
  • Packaging and labeling the parts and other machine operation/factory hand
  • Forklift driving
  • Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes
  • Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items
  • Observed manufacturer instructions when operating plastic molding and casting machines to optimize quality.

Supervisor and Metal Machinist

Star Industries Pvt Ltd
03.2005 - 11.2006
  • Operating Forklifts, Crane Trucks Stock Taking
  • Documentation (L/C Docs, Banking Docs)
  • Machine Operation and machine maintenance (Metal working Machinery)
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Education

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Pioneer International College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2009

Diploma - Japanese Language

Nagano International Culture College
Nagano, Japan
01.2004

HONORS DIPLOMA IN E COMPUTING - Information Technology

NIIT
01.2003

Certificate in computer applications - Computer Software and Media Applications

Microcom Institute of Technology
01.2002

Diploma - Computer Hardware engineering

Raytronics
01.2000

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Forklift Operations
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory and Stocking
  • Inventory Management
  • Delegating Work
  • Hiring and Training
  • Loading and unloading
  • Problem-Solving
  • Order picking and processing
  • Employee Safety
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Staff Supervision
  • Mentoring and training
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Staff Management
  • Warehouse layout optimization
  • Customer care
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Safety oversight
  • Safety standards
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Quality Assurance
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Operations Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Coaching and Motivation
  • Supplies inventory
  • Budget Management
  • Carrier Negotiations
  • Cost Reduction
  • Warehouse Inspections
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Process Monitoring

Certification

  • Certificate In OHS procedures (2009)
  • Forklift License
  • Order Picker License
  • HR license

Languages

English (Fluent)
Sinhalese(Native)
Hindi/Urdu(Conversational)
Japanese (Conversational)

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/08/83

References

Paul McNulty (National Transport Manager Harvey Norman)

Mob: 0420998310


Jay  David (Prop / Warehouse Director)

Harvey Norman Belconnen)

Mob: 0402025850

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Harvey Norman
09.2023 - Current

Cleaning Contractor

PIONEER FACILITY SERVICES
08.2022 - 04.2024

SUB CONTRACTOR

JARRAH INTEGRATED SERVICES
06.2022 - 04.2023

PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER

ARIES CEYLON PTY LTD
04.2018 - 06.2022

SUB CONTRACTOR / COMMERCIAL CLEAN

Detail Cleaning Contractors Pty Ltd
12.2015 - 03.2018

SUB CONTRACTOR / COMMERCIAL CLEAN

Pioneer Facility Services
06.2012 - 11.2015

CNC Operator / Dispatch Person & Forklift Operator

Dunlop Foams
05.2009 - 02.2012

Warehouse Person Casual

Vincent Raux & Sons Furniture United Pty Ltd
03.2009 - 04.2009

Kan Ban Picker & Quality Check /Dispatcher

Columbia Consolidated, Industries PVT Ltd
10.2008 - 02.2009

Injection Molding Machine Operator & QC

Columbia Consolidated Industries PVT Ltd
08.2007 - 10.2008

Supervisor and Metal Machinist

Star Industries Pvt Ltd
03.2005 - 11.2006

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Pioneer International College

Diploma - Japanese Language

Nagano International Culture College

HONORS DIPLOMA IN E COMPUTING - Information Technology

NIIT

Certificate in computer applications - Computer Software and Media Applications

Microcom Institute of Technology

Diploma - Computer Hardware engineering

Raytronics

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