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Chathuranga Laknath

@chathurangalaknath

Engineering Manager at LittleLionAssociates who transformed factory and retail maintenance and implemented an ISO22000:2018-compliant food safety system.

Sri Lanka

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At LittleLionAssociates(PVT)Ltd, I led the establishment of three new TS outlets and implemented a maintenance transformation across factory and retail operations. I introduced machine classifications, preventive maintenance routines, predictive monitoring, and operator-led autonomous maintenance.

I also directed GMP and infrastructure upgrades and spearheaded an ISO22000:2018-compliant Food Safety Management System. My work included overseeing operations and maintenance of pastry and outlet assets, managing CAPEX projects, and implementing energy-saving initiatives.

At PelwattaDairy(PVT)Ltd, I led the Engineering Department and implemented strategies to improve overall equipment efficiency and reduce downtime. I established the Preventive Maintenance pillar within TPM and developed a spare parts management system to optimize inventory while keeping critical components available.

Earlier, I worked across electrical, mechanical, and automation engineering at WorkwearLanka(PVT)Ltd, Microcells(PVT)Ltd, and MASActive(PVT)Ltd. My experience includes PLC and HMI programming, equipment maintenance, energy monitoring, and automated machine design and fabrication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

HOD Engineering

Current

Little Lion Associates (PVT) Ltd

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Led the establishment of three new TS outlets and implemented a comprehensive maintenance transformation across factory and retail operations. Directed GMP and infrastructure upgrade projects and spearheaded the implementation of an ISO22000:2018-compliant Food Safety Management System.

Maintenance Management Preventive Maintenance Predictive Monitoring Autonomous Maintenance GMP ISO 22000 Capital Expenditure Management Energy Management Food Safety

HOD Engineering

Pelwatta Dairy (PVT) Ltd

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Led the Engineering Department, formulated strategies to enhance overall equipment efficiency (OEE) and minimize downtime. Implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies and established the Preventive Maintenance (PM) pillar, contributing to significant downtime reduction.

OEE Improvements TPM Preventive Maintenance Spare Parts Management KPIs Energy Optimization Safety Procedures Project Management

Assistant Manager

Workwear Lanka (PVT) Ltd

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Maintained electrical preventive maintenance checklists and carried out preventive maintenance on key equipment. Developed an electrical energy monitoring system and reviewed electrical downtime for corrective actions.

PLC HMI Temperature Control Process Control Engineer Modbus PID Control VFD Robotics TPM Electrical Maintenance

Electrical-Mechanical Engineer

Microcells (PVT) Ltd

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Scheduled and undertook periodic maintenance on all electrical and mechanical equipment, components, and installations. Supervised electrical and mechanical works for new projects and administered maintenance of boiler and steam systems.

Motor Control PLC HMI Temperature Control Encoder Industrial Electrical Equipment Pumps Blowers Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems Boiler Maintenance

Automation Engineer

MAS Active (PVT) Ltd

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Gained experience in Lean Manufacturing Systems and Lean Tools. Performed PLC programming and HMI interfacing, and developed automated machine design, fabrication, and programming.

Lean Manufacturing PLC Programming HMI Microcontrollers Arduino Automation Machine Design

Inplant Trainee

DSI (PVT) Ltd

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)

Involved in production and maintenance of shoe making machines. Gained experience in automobile engineering, workshop practices, water and wastewater treatment, cooling towers, and air compressors.

Production Maintenance Automobile Engineering Workshop Practice Water Treatment wastewater treatment Cooling Towers Air Compressors Boiler Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems

Inplant Trainee

Nikini Automation (PVT) Ltd

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (11 months)

Gained experience in PLC programming and welding operations. Also gained experience in programming, operating, and maintaining CNC milling machines, conveyor systems, and pneumatic systems.

PLC Programming SMAW OFGW TIG MIG Welding CNC Machining Conveyor Systems Pneumatic Systems