Hi, I’m
Thilanka Withanage
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with over 10 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
LMS Reinforcing Steel Group
Ironworker Foreman
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations on construction sites.
- Coordinated work schedules and allocated resources effectively to meet project deadlines.
- Trained and mentored junior ironworkers, improving skills and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced rework.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop strategies for efficient workflow management.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of safety awareness among team members and stakeholders.
Qatar Airways
Transport Operations Supervisor
03.2014 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Supervised daily transport operations, ensuring adherence to safety and efficiency protocols.
- Coordinated logistics for aircraft turnaround, optimizing resource allocation and workflow processes.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and operational knowledge.
- Analyzed transport data to identify trends, recommending improvements for service delivery efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and resolve operational challenges.
- Developed standard operating procedures, improving consistency in transport operations across departments.
- Led initiatives to reduce delays, enhancing overall customer satisfaction within ground services.
Education
University of CumbriaLancaster, ON
MBA from Business Administration And Management
02-2022
Isipathana CollegeColombo Sri Lanka
High School Diploma
12-2007
Skills
- Steel erection
- Crane signaling
- Reinforcing steel placement
- Heavy lifting
- Blueprint interpretation
- OSHA regulations
- Delivery coordination
- Component alignment
- Job site coordination
- Fall protection
- Construction safety
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Column connecting
- Steel fabrication
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Certification
Class 5 drivers license with clean record
First Aid Training
Food safety training
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
LMS Reinforcing Steel Group
06.2023 - Current
Transport Operations Supervisor
Qatar Airways
03.2014 - 06.2020
University of Cumbria
MBA from Business Administration And Management
Isipathana College
High School Diploma