Engineering knowledge transformed into practical leadership.
Dr. Sabaratne earned his Doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science in Safety Engineering in the United States. His academic foundation also includes a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Engineering and a Diploma in Quality Management Systems completed in Sri Lanka.
His professional standing includes membership of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology in London, recognition as a Marine Engineering Technologist and Engineering Technologist in the United Kingdom, and authorisation as an inspection engineer for pressure vessels in Sri Lanka. He is also an environmental and energy auditor and a certified Total Productive Maintenance trainer.
Connecting sound engineering principles with lean systems that improve safety, quality, flow, productivity, and long-term organisational capability.
Manufacturing and lean leadership
Across more than three decades in manufacturing and engineering—including ten years as a marine engineer—Dr. Sabaratne has served in senior executive leadership roles covering manufacturing, engineering management, and operations. He founded the Loadstar Production System and has promoted practical lean management across industries in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
His professional development in manufacturing management has included training and exposure in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and Thailand. This international perspective continues to inform LASL programmes while keeping their application firmly grounded in local workplaces.
Dr. Sabaratne is married to Chamali and is a father of two.