Anuradha Rajapaksha
About Anuradha Rajapaksha
Anuradha Rajapaksha is a Production Engineer with extensive experience in quality control and production planning in the chemical and FMCG industries. He has worked for notable companies including Unilever and Northvolt, and holds a Master's Degree in Chemistry from Umeå University.
Current Role at Northvolt
Anuradha Rajapaksha has been employed as a Production Engineer at Northvolt since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the production processes within the company, which specializes in sustainable battery manufacturing. Her responsibilities include overseeing production operations and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Previous Experience at Umeå Kommun
Prior to her current position, Anuradha worked at Umeå Kommun from 2018 to 2023. During her five years there, she was involved in various projects that required coordination with multiple departments. Her role focused on maintaining Quality Management Systems, including ISO, GMP, HACCP, and OSHAS.
Experience at Unilever
Anuradha Rajapaksha worked at Unilever as a Packaging Developer from 2012 to 2013 for 11 months in Sri Lanka. In this position, she gained experience in the FMCG sector, specifically in packaging solutions. Her work contributed to the development of products in the personal care and cosmetics categories.
Education and Expertise in Chemistry
Anuradha holds a Master's Degree in Chemistry from Umeå University, which she completed from 2017 to 2020. She also earned a Graduate Chemist qualification from the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, between 2004 and 2009. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in chemical principles, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background in FMCG and Quality Control
Anuradha has extensive experience in the FMCG industry, particularly in personal care, cosmetics, and Ayurvedic herbal medicine. Her expertise includes quality and workforce control, production planning, material planning, and product formulation. She has also been involved in ERP (SAP) implementation projects, focusing on Material Resource Planning (MRP) and Bill of Materials (BOM) processing.