SAP
Maneesha Wijayasinghe
MANAGER - OPERATIONS PLANNING
Daluwela, Dankotuwa
Summary
Dedicated and organized Operations Manager and effective leader with over 14 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity.
Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background into operations or property management role with growing organisation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Operations Planning Manager
Hela Clothing - Egypt
Alexandria , ALX
11.2021 - Current
- Overall heading Operations Planning Department.
- Liaised with production planning team to align monthly operations with overarching priorities.
- Planned cutting upgrades based on expected operating demands 100%, planning objectives and cost considerations.
- Developed cutting plans covering spreader & CNC capacity, quality goals and labor requirements.
- Make sure 100% input security to the lines based on production plan /Delivery priority & maintain minimum 02 days WIP in supermarket.
- Tracked performance metrics for plant operations and reviewed regular reports to proactively identify areas of concern.
- Identified opportunities to improve and streamline manufacturing processes to maximize time and revenue.
- Established plans governing production capabilities, daily operations and long-term planning.
- Prepared timelines for pipeline development projects to manage company expectations.
- Negotiated with Front End team and managed relations to continues supplies of Fabric Flow for smoother cutting production.
- Closely monitoring all pre-production activities (Size set cutting, PP meeting, Pilot Run) and priority-based work progressing to meet 100% production plan.
Planning Manager - Operations
First Step Baby Wear
Panadura , Sri Lanka
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Overall heading Cutting / Embellishment / Dispatch teams
- Preparing Weekly plans for above departments & monitoring to meet 100% production plan.
- Responsible to monitor and evaluate raw materials, manpower planning, production recording and follow up Update relevant planning time to time according to the current situation.
- Work to implement planning and reduce plan vs. Actual gap.
- Work with merchandising team to meet the lead time and monitor trims-accessories and fabrics in-house status.
- Closely monitoring all pre-production activities (Size set cutting, PP meeting Pilot Run) and priority-based work progressing
- Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
- Prepare and submit status and performance reports Schedule shift according to production needs
- Preparing Weekly plans for above departments & monitoring the same
- Responsible to monitor and evaluate raw materials, manpower planning, production recording and follow up
- Update relevant planning time to time according to the current situation
- Work to implement planning and reduce plan vs actual gap
- Work with merchandising team to QC file as per production lead time and monitor trims-accessories and fabrics in-house status.
- Closely monitoring all pre-production activities (Size set cutting, PP meeting , Pilot Run) and priority-based work progressing
- Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance 100% and minimum delay
- Prepare and submit status and performance reports Schedule shift according to production needs.
Planning Manager - Production
Hirdaramani Knit Katunayake Apparels Katunayake
Katunayake , Sri Lanka
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Responsible for all operations functions (Marketing to Delivery)
- Oversee production planning and management activities within the Plant
- Develop production plan, budget and timelines according to production specifications.
- Determine production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications
- Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery to meet 100% OTD.
- Identify delays and accordingly adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
- Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities
- Notify customers of any delays and outages.
- Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements
- Assist in new product development and enhancements
- Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly.
Senior Executive - Planning
Hela Clothing
Nairobi , Sri Lanka
06.2013 - 09.2017
Production Planner
Crystal Martin Garments.
Katunayake , Sri Lanka
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Overall responsibility & performed in capacity planning to customer delivery to meet 100% KPIs.
Junior Merchandiser
Smart Shirts, Lanka
Katunayake , Sri Lanka
05.2010 - 10.2011
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Strategic Management
OTHM
United Kingdom 09.2024 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka 01.2010 - 03.2012
Skills
High Management Skills
undefinedAccomplishments
- Implemented cutting planning process, streamlining work and increasing efficiency 80%.
- Documented and resolved SAP releted issues, contributing to 99.4% cut to ship.
Software
Fast React
Microsoft Office
AX ERP
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Strategic Management
OTHM
09.2024 - Current
Operations Planning Manager
Hela Clothing - Egypt
11.2021 - Current
Planning Manager - Operations
First Step Baby Wear
11.2020 - 11.2021
Planning Manager - Production
Hirdaramani Knit Katunayake Apparels Katunayake
03.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Executive - Planning
Hela Clothing
06.2013 - 09.2017
Production Planner
Crystal Martin Garments.
10.2011 - 06.2013
Junior Merchandiser
Smart Shirts, Lanka
05.2010 - 10.2011
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
University of Kelaniya
01.2010 - 03.2012
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