Volga Kasthuriarachchi
HILLCREST,AUK
Summary
Experienced in production more than 3 years and Microbiology Laboratory Analysis for over 6 years, recognized for precision, efficiency, and organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ensure accurate decision-making. Proficient in scientific documentation and communication, with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards. Effective in time management and multitasking, consistently delivering projects on schedule.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Line Supervisor
Much Moore Ice Cream Company
New Zealand
04.2023 - Current
- Find defects or deviations from standards
- Organized and maintained systems for compliance with quality requirements, enhancing operational integrity.
- Efficiently set up machines and milk tanks within the specified time frame, ensuring a timely start of production and maintaining high operational efficiency.
- Perform continuous quality checks, maintain a very low defect rate, and ensure all production logs and quality check records are accurately maintained and submitted on time
- Identified defects and deviations from quality standards during inspections.
- Completed Clean-in-Place (CIP) training and training in chain and non-chain ice cream production processes.
- Suggest changes to the production or assembly process
- Create reports that detail results, failures, and corrective actions
- Resulting in decreased material wastage.
- Complete Clean-in-Place (CIP) training and training in both chain and non-chain ice cream production processes, Demonstrating full competency and proficiency in all required tasks.
Senior Chemist
Intertek Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Perform chemical testing activities in accordance with the laboratory's quality management system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Conduct analytical testing for tea and various food components including moisture, total ash, alkalinity, water extract, crude fiber, protein, acidity, SO2 content, fat, color, volatile oil, salt content, and energy profile.
- Executed duties and responsibilities related to laboratory activities for the Laboratory Manager.
- Conducted comprehensive analytical testing on tea and food components, including moisture, total ash, alkalinity, and energy profile, to ensure product quality and safety.
- Utilized Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for heavy metal analysis, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for aflatoxin and histamine analysis, and practiced Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) to support regulatory compliance.
- Maintain required laboratory conditions and monitor controlled environments to ensure optimal testing conditions.
- Execute duties, responsibilities, and authorities related to laboratory activities as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Country Managing Director.
Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
SGS Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Conduct thorough microbiological analysis of food, water, and cosmetics in an ISO 17025: 2005 accredited laboratory, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.
- Maintained ISO 17025: 2005 compliant quality control procedures and accurate record handling, supporting the lab's accreditation efforts.
- Developed a viable proposal for a business development project in the Maldives, demonstrating analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Participate as a team member in fisheries audits in the Maldives, demonstrating collaborative auditing expertise and ensuring compliance.
- Managed front office duties, conducted hygiene monitoring sampling, participated in proficiency testing, oversaw water and swab testing, and conducted internal chemical audits, ensuring adherence to SOPs and ISO 17025: 2005 standards.
Education
NZQA Food Technologist Level 9 Qualification -
01-2024
Master of Science - Food Science and Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Vinayaka Mission University
Thamillnadu, India01-2015
Skills
- Production Techniques
- Microbiological Techniques
- Production Safety Quality Control Equipment Operation
- Project management
- Laboratory Management
- Research Skills
- Zero-incident Record
- Industry Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sterilization Techniques
- Laboratory Safety
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking Time Management
- Continuous Learning
- Ethics
- Production targets
- Assembly and production
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Machine operation
- Materials handling
- Equipment monitoring
- Scheduling coordination
- Process documentation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Operational efficiency
Certification
WHO-sponsored Workshop on Water Bacteriology at MRI, Chemical & Biological Laboratory Safety Training at ITI Sri Lanka, Masters Research on Processing Systems, Retail Storage Conditions, and Acid Treatment on Microbial Quality of Process Broiler Chicken, Method Validation and Verification Training from SLATL, Certificate in Food Safety and Personal Hygiene from Training Express, UK University
Timeline
Production Line Supervisor
Much Moore Ice Cream Company
04.2023 - Current
Senior Chemist
Intertek Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2023
Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
SGS Lanka Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Vinayaka Mission University
Master of Science - Food Science and Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
NZQA Food Technologist Level 9 Qualification -
Personal Information
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