Irindu Liyanage
Continuous Improvement Specialist @Metrie
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WORK HISTORY
Continuous Improvement Specialist @Metrie
Calgary, AB, CA
Lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across manufacturing and distribution operations-Apply Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency-Analyze production, quality, safety, and cost data to identify improvement opportunities-Facilitate Kaizen events and CI workshops with cross-functional teams-Standardize work processes and support standard work documentation-Improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) metrics-Coach and train employees on CI mindset and problem-solving tools-Support change management and sustainment of improvements-Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership teams-Track KPIs and report progress on CI projects to management
EDUCATION
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Richmond College
HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
Coast Mountain College
Postgraduate Degree
Asia e University
Master's degree
SKILLS
ABOUT IRINDU LIYANAGE
I am a Lean and data-driven improvement professional with 12 years of hands-on experience across manufacturing and service environments, working directly with operations teams to fix real process problems, not just map them.My work focuses on turning operational data into practical improvements. I have led end-to-end process analysis using production, quality, cost, and service data to identify constraints, variation, and waste. From shop-floor metrics to service KPIs, I translate numbers into clear actions that frontline teams and leaders can execute.In manufacturing settings, I have supported improvements in throughput, cycle time, first-pass yield, downtime, and inventory flow by applying Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, visual management, and root-cause analysis (A3, Fishbone, 5 Whys). In service environments, I have applied the same discipline to intake, scheduling, handoffs, and response times, using data to remove delays and rework.I regularly build and maintain performance dashboards and KPI tracking to monitor results, validate improvements, and sustain gains. I work closely with operators, supervisors, and managers to test changes, measure impact, and standardize what works.I’m known for being detail-oriented, data-grounded, and practical, someone who stays close to the process, challenges assumptions with evidence, and helps teams move from “we think” to “we know.”I’m interested in roles where Lean thinking and data analysis are used together to improve operational performance in a measurable way.
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