Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Personnel Infomation
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Sampath Premadasa

Palmerston North,MWT

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Manager- Health and Safety

Dipped Products PLC
02.2016 - 02.2024
  • Optimized resource allocation by identifying underutilized assets and reallocating them effectively within the organization.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Managed budgets for various projects, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance issues.
  • Established strong stakeholder relationships for smooth project delivery.

Site Safety Manager

Holcim
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Effectively managed budgets allocated for safety equipment purchases, maximizing resources while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Streamlined reporting processes by introducing automated tracking systems for incident reports, injury logs, and other essential documentation.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
  • Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management.
  • Implemented innovative risk assessment strategies, significantly reducing the likelihood of accidents occurring on job sites.
  • Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.

Logistic Safety Manager

Holcim Lanka
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Reduced worker's compensation premiums through [Process].
  • Facilitated training for [Number] employees.
  • Cultivated strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
  • Mentored junior staff members on professional development opportunities related to occupational health and Safety career paths.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Oversaw contractor selection process from a safety perspective, evaluating prospective vendors'' capabilities in maintaining a safe working environment during projects execution phase.

Education

Master of Science - Master of International Development

Massey University
Palmerston - New Zeland
02.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Environmental Science

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
10.2019

MBA - General Studies

Cardiff Metropolitan
UK
03.2018

GED -

T+B Solution
Adelaide , Australia
11.2010

Associate of Science - Engineering Mechanics

University of Moratuwa
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2004

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Emergency Response
  • Operations Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Training and Development

Affiliations

  • Affiliated Member - IOSH UK

Languages

English
Professional Working

Personnel Infomation

· Full Name : Elabada Gedara Chaminda Sampath Premadasa

· Permanent Address : 176 Pacific Drive, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4410

· Date Of Birth : 19th of July 1978

· Nationality : Sri Lankan

· Driving License : B76997

Timeline

Master of Science - Master of International Development

Massey University
02.2024 - Current

Group Manager- Health and Safety

Dipped Products PLC
02.2016 - 02.2024

Site Safety Manager

Holcim
01.2015 - 02.2016

Logistic Safety Manager

Holcim Lanka
01.2008 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Environmental Science

University of Colombo

MBA - General Studies

Cardiff Metropolitan

GED -

T+B Solution

Associate of Science - Engineering Mechanics

University of Moratuwa
Sampath Premadasa