Manufacturing Consulting Certified Experts

CEO - Ants Creation (Pvt) Ltd. | Lean-Digital Business Transformation and Strategy| BSc. Eng | MBA | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Green Belt | TPS(Japan) | Nike Lean 2.0 | Manufacturing and Lean Specialist.

Results-driven Lean & Digitization Consultant with over 12 years of experience delivering operational excellence across manufacturing and service industries. Proven track record in process optimization, Lean transformation, continuous improvement, digitalization initiatives, and business performance enhancement. Skilled in identifying inefficiencies, streamlining workflows, implementing data-driven solutions, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable productivity, quality, and cost improvements. Experienced in applying Lean methodologies, process automation, and digital technologies to drive organizational growth and operational efficiency. Passionate about helping organizations transform their operations and realize measurable business value through continuous improvement and innovation.

• Linton has a vision “To be a balanced individual by continuously improving and sharing knowledge & experience while honoring human responsibilities”. • Starting his career as an Engineering Apprentice Linton counts a total of nearly forty years’ experience in every level of an organization such as Trainee, Supervisory, Junior/Senior Executive, Management, Chief Executive Officer, Top Management and as an Entrepreneur. Areas covered during this period are Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, General Management, Business Development, Property Development, Project Management, Contract Management and Training & Educational work in prestigious organizations in Sri Lanka. • He has upgraded his knowledge with a Master of Business Management (MBA), Diplomas in Business Management and Industrial Engineering, Executive Development Program (residential) in Technology Management at the Maastricht School of Management (MSM) in The Netherlands. And followed the Council of Engineering Institutions, London (Part 1 & 2) through the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (London). He has participated in various workshops, seminars locally and abroad including Japan, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand and has the flexibility and adaptability to work with any culture. He is a certified Environment Management (ISO14000) and food safety (ISO22000) certification consultant. • As a part of achieving his vision, he is involved many social activities. He was a Past President of PIM Alumni Association, the Netherlands Alumni Association, the Institute of Quality and Productivity Management, Sri Lanka, He works with many voluntary societies. He has worked with SIGNIS Sri Lanka and Asia for film appreciation, media education and film award presentations. • He lives with a very cooperative spouse and two daughters who have completed doctorial and postgraduate studies. He is in good health to balance work – life challenges. His hobbies include travelling, social work, writing, volunteering, music and woodcraft.