Thilak Pushpakumara

Thilak Pushpakumara has a diverse work experience in the field of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Lean management. Thilak is the founder and CEO of the Institute of Lean Management, where they serve as a corporate trainer, TPM and Lean Management consultant. Thilak is also a Lean certified professional from the University of Michigan, USA.

In addition, Thilak has served as the President of the Institute of Manufacturing Management and as a TPM and Lean Management consultant at Hirayama Co. Thilak has also held the position of Managing Director at Lean Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

Thilak has been actively involved in promoting TPM practices and has served as the President of the Association of TPM Practitioners. Prior to their consultancy and training roles, they worked as a General Manager at Loadstar (Private) Limited.

Thilak'searly career experience includes working as a Plant Manager at Unilever for a period of thirteen years.

Overall, Thilak Pushpakumara has a strong background in the implementation and training of TPM and Lean management practices across various organizations.

Thilak Pushpakumara has a diverse education history in the field of industrial engineering and lean manufacturing. In 2006, they obtained a JIPM Accredited TPM Instructor certification from the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance. This certification focused on Total Productive Maintenance. In 2016, they attended the University of Michigan and received a degree in Lean Manufacturing, with a specialization in Industrial Engineering. Thilak also received additional certifications in Discovery Excellence & System Design from the Shingo Institute, which specializes in the Shingo Model.