Manjula Udayakumara
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Certified milling professional with over 18 years of experience in the milling industry. A self-motivated team player with analytical thinking to increase efficiencies and productivity which affects top line of the business, whilst decreasing downtime and reducing company costs to improve bottom line of the business.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Miller
MAURI Flour Mill
Wellington, New Zealand
06.2023 - Current
- Ensure optimum mill performance whilst ensuring the quality and food safety in respect to the product's process and procedure of production is in line with company standards
- Coordinate with the Maintenance team to ensure preventative maintenance and breakdowns are dealt with promptly
- Comply with all legal requirements, action on NCRs and maintain HACCP certification
- Maintain stocks mill consumables and order these when necessary
- Ensure the Health and Safety of the milling team and contractors working in the mill.
- Participate in industry events and conferences, staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices within the milling profession.
- Maintaine a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions for employees.
Senior Shift Miller
Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Contributed with Chief Technical officer/Chief Miller in analysis of production process to enhance productivity by continuous improvement, reduce cost and down time
- Implemented the agreed company policies and procedures for the plant operation to achieve agreed productivities, efficiency, and safety targets
- Maintained inventories and spears in milling machineries and continuously revise usage to set new reorder levels and economical order quantities
- Carried out HRD activities -job training, job rotation, job enrichment, re-designing jobs, appraising the individuals to increase the productivity and morale
- Continually reviewed the performance of subordinates to assure proper wheat unloading, cleaning, conditioning, milling, packing, and pelletizing
- Lead personnel safety and food safety implementation plans
- Prepared and maintained production summaries/documentation including raw materials, manpower and finished product
- Assisted to Chief miller for preparing CAPEX, Budget
- Closely monitored energy consumption during milling processes, implementing energy-saving measures that reduced overall operational costs.
- Participated in industry events and conferences, staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices within the milling profession.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring adequate stock of raw materials while minimizing waste due to spoilage or obsolescence.
- Improved milling efficiency by implementing preventative maintenance procedures and optimizing equipment usage.
- Optimized scheduling of machine usage, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity in the milling operation.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the mill operation, reducing waste and inefficiencies while maximizing productivity.
- Maintained and performed the relevant departmental processes and activities in relation to the Intergraded Management System (ISO 22000:2005/ISO 9001:2015/ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018), HACCP, HALAL
- Actively engaged in 500 MT/day wheat milling (Buhler) expansion project which was completed with less than 1% deviation in project time (Jul 2017 - Dec 2018)
- Actively engaged in the installation of flour packing line for 5kg non-woven bags, commissioning, and commercial operation (Feb 2019 - Aug 2019)
- Developed a flour product for the feed milling industry which enable us to increase the average extraction by 2% in all other main products.
Shift Miller
Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Implemented the production plan in respective shifts & ensuring that the process goes as per the set standards to achieve the quality, quantity, and safety targets
- Worked with maintenance department to evaluate equipment performance and recommend repairs or new equipment as required
- Maintained milling equipment in efficient and safe operating order
- Selecting, training, and assigning duties and responsibilities to all new employees and appraise the performance of production personnel
- Planning, implementing, controlling, and supervising operation of wheat receiving into flour and packing by using maximum of the resources at full capacities to produce consistent quality products
- Prepared documents related to the production KPI
- Implemented the delivery plan in respective shifts & ensure that the process goes as per the set plan to achieve the supply targets & high customer service
- Maintained product and personal safety/Hygiene by practicing appropriate housekeeping/safety practices in the department
- Actively participated in Machine installation and Commissioning of production unit 1000Mt/day (Buhler) of Serendib Flour Mills, Colombo (July 2007 to May 2008)
- Actively engaged in 20 MT/day Chakki Atta flour milling installation and commissioning project (2016 - 2017).
Miller
Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Implemented the production plan in respective shifts & ensuring that the process goes as per the set standards to achieve the quality, quantity, and safety targets
- Implemented the delivery plan in respective shifts & ensure that the process goes as per the set plan to achieve the supply targets & high customer service
- Contributed with maintenance department for analyzing maintenance-related problems in the plant to have the required work done with minimum downtime
- Actively participated in Machine installation and Commissioning of production unit 1000Mt/day (Buhler) of Serendib Flour Mills, Colombo (July 2007 to May 2008).(single line 1000MT/day with 1500 MT/day total capacity flour milling operator with latest milling technologies (Operated by PLC; Run by Wincos program))
Trainee Miller
Jebel- Ali Flour Mills
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Got training in Jebel- Ali Flour Mills, Dubai, UAE – 1300MT/day wheat flour and semolina manufacturing and packing unit located at port of Jebel Ali, and National flour Mills, Dubai, UAE – 800 MT/ day wheat flour manufacturing and packing unit located at Bur-Dubai (2006-2007).
Education
Diploma - Computer Studies
IDM computer studies Pvt Ltd.
Certificate - Flour Milling and Baking Technology
International School of Milling Technology
Mysore, India01.2006
BSc Hons - Agriculture ( Food Science And Technology)
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka01.2005
Skills
- MS Office/ VBA
- Oracle
- Intergraded Management System (ISO 22000:2005/ISO 9001:2015/ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018)
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Quality control systems- HACCP, HALAL
- Production planning and schedules
- Process improvement techniques
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Health and Safety
- Project management
- Communication and collaboration
- Crisis management and adaptability
- Leadership and team management
- Problem-solving and Decision-making
- Time management and prioritization
- Creative thinking and Innovation
- PLC
- Tolerance determination
- Staff Training and Development
- Waste Reduction Strategies
- Grain Storage Management
- Inventory Management Capabilities
- Product Development Experience
References
References available upon request
Training
- Technical Exchange Training Program at Canadian International Grain Institute (CIGI), Winnipeg, Canada (2016)
- Productivity enhancement using work study techniques
- Selection and application of packaging materials and their quality standard in their local industry
- Internal Auditing
- FOSS Technology (NIR Instruments)
Timeline
Miller
MAURI Flour Mill
06.2023 - Current
Senior Shift Miller
Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2023
Shift Miller
Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2017
Miller
Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2011
Trainee Miller
Jebel- Ali Flour Mills
01.2005 - 01.2007
Diploma - Computer Studies
IDM computer studies Pvt Ltd.
Certificate - Flour Milling and Baking Technology
International School of Milling Technology
BSc Hons - Agriculture ( Food Science And Technology)
University of Peradeniya