Institute of Manufacturing Management

24/06/2026

21/06/2026

The Institute of Manufacturing Management (IMM) proudly held its Awards Ceremony 2026 on 20th of June at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, celebrating 115 professionals representing 64 organizations.

Awards were presented to professionals who successfully completed the Manufacturing Management Certificate Course, Executive Diploma in Manufacturing Management, Maintenance Management Certificate Course, Lean Yellow Belt, and Six Sigma Green Belt programs.

Participants received their certificates from IMM lecturers Mr. Thilak Pushpakumara, Mr. Manoharan Nadarajah, Dr. Dr. Athula Hewapathirana, Mr. Suneth Kotuthenne, and Mr. Nipuna Senarathna.

Congratulations to all the certificate recipients on this remarkable achievement in their manufacturing careers!

11/06/2026

We are delighted to announce the Awards Ceremony 2026 organized by the Institute of Manufacturing Management (IMM).

This special evening is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the commitment, achievements, and continuous learning journey of our students and professionals who have worked hard to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in manufacturing management.

The ceremony will bring together industry professionals, award recipients, lecturers, and well-wishers to appreciate excellence and inspire the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

📅 Date: 20th June 2026
🕟 Time: 4.30 p.m.
📍 Venue: Galle Face Hotel

We look forward to celebrating this proud moment with all our award winners.

10/03/2026

Are you ready to tackle the challenges of a production manager?

Enroll in the Executive Diploma in Manufacturing Management and gain expertise in production, planning, HR, engineering, finance, and more to become an effective manufacturing leader!"

Contact 0763604101 / [email protected] for the registration.

09/02/2026

The Institute of Manufacturing Management (IMM) successfully conducted a one-day Smart Industry Readiness Workshop for Vallibel One PLC, engaging TPM Managers, Engineering Managers, and Production Managers representing its subsidiary companies.

The program was designed to build a clear, practical understanding of Smart Industry and Industry 4.0 readiness, enabling leaders to make informed, structured decisions before embarking on digital transformation initiatives.

The workshop covered the definition, frameworks, and key terminologies related to Smart Industry, followed by an in-depth discussion on critical implementation considerations, including financial viability, technological readiness, and social and organizational factors.

Emphasis was placed on the foundational work required before implementing smart solutions, ensuring that TPM, process stability, data discipline, and people capability are firmly established.

Participants were guided through a structured approach to identifying, evaluating, and selecting Smart Industry solutions using a practical selection framework, followed by discussions on implementing selected solutions using adaptive project management techniques. The program also addressed common barriers, challenges, and change-management requirements encountered during the Smart Industry journey.

Companies participated:
Lanka Tiles PLC
Lanka Walltile PLC
Royal Ceramic Lanka PLC – Horana
Royal Ceramic Lanka PLC – Eheliyagoda
Rocell Bathware Ltd
Swisstek Aluminum Ltd
Swisstek Ceylon PLC
Unidil Packaging Ltd
Vallibel One PLC

Participants:
1) Chamara Bandara
2) Kumara Wijeratne
3) Sameera Liyanage
4) Anil Liyanage
5) B.W. Susantha
6) Niel Dias
7) Prasad Keerthiratne
8) Thusitha Niroshan
9) Dinesh Liyanage
10) Prasad Udawaththe
11) Dilan Nanayakkara
12) Nalin Fernando
13) Janith Dissanayake 🇱🇰
14) Palitha Indrajith
15) Anura Wickramasinghe
16) Sajana Rupasiri
17) Sanjaya Senavirathna
18) Kamal Dissanayake
19) Shanaka Kumanayake
20) Milinda Ranaweera
21) Darshana C. Nawarathna
22) Rajitha Punsara
23) Nileesha Aththanapola
24) Bathiya Karunarathna
25) Pathum Gunasekara Wellappili
26) Nuwan Madushanka
27) Wajira Nanayakkara
28) Sajith Bathiya
29) Sagith Perera
30) Premalal Pathirana
31) Kasun Jayasinghe
32) Ruwan Jayasinghe
33) hiran lahiru
34) Jayaruwan Laksh*tha
35) Hemantha Wijekoon
36) Janaka Macus
37) Samitha Wanasinghe
38) Prabhani Herath
39) Vinura Jayewardene
40) Tharukshi Jayawardena

25/01/2026

The Maintenance Management Certificate Course is designed to build strong maintenance leadership capability by combining practical frameworks, proven best practices, and real-world industrial applications.

The program goes beyond tools and focuses on developing a structured maintenance system aligned with business objectives.

This program is ideal for maintenance engineers, managers, planners, reliability engineers, production leaders, and operations professionals who are responsible for improving equipment availability and plant performance.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to design and implement a robust maintenance management system that reduces unplanned downtime, improves equipment reliability, and supports long-term manufacturing excellence.

Contact 0763604101 / [email protected] for registration.

22/01/2026

The Institute of Manufacturing Management (IMM) successfully conducted its One-Day Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Course – 1st Batch at the Taj Samudra.

The program was conducted by Mr. Ramesh Rao, IMM Six Sigma Consultant. Participants gained a strong foundation in Six Sigma principles, with a focus on reducing process variation through structured, data-driven problem solving.

Interactive discussions, practical examples, and hands-on exercises enabled participants to translate Six Sigma concepts into real workplace applications, strengthening their capability to drive measurable performance improvements within their organizations.

Tishani Rangana
K. K. H. S. Pathum
G. P. H. D. U. Tharanga
Akash Dushmantha
Udara Madhusanka
M. L. S. N. Udayanga
K. A. N. Sameera
Ranga Ekanayake
Suranga Gunasena
S. N. S. Harshana
Danushka Priyadarshana
Piyum Samarasinghe
Anjana Perera
Charith Jayathilake

14/08/2025

Is your organization ready to embrace the next wave of industrial transformation?

Join us for our and gain practical insights to assess, plan, and implement cutting-edge smart industry solutions.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Understand Smart Industry Readiness – definitions, frameworks, and essential terminology.
✅ Learn financial, technological, and social considerations for successful implementation.
✅ Conduct a Smart Industry Readiness Assessment using the globally recognized SIRI framework.
✅ Discover selection methods for the right smart solutions.
✅ Master adaptive project management techniques for smooth implementation.
✅ Address barriers, challenges, and effective change management.

Contact 0763604101 / [email protected] for the registration.