NextShift Consultancy

Results forged on the shop floor. Not in a slide deck.

We partner with operations leaders to eliminate waste, optimize supply chains, and build lasting cultures of continuous improvement. Our team delivers measurable, bottom-line productivity gains.

Wide panoramic of a modern, clean Canadian manufacturing facility at dawn, production lines visible, cool desaturated tones, deep navy shadows, natural light, no people visible
Wide panoramic of a modern, clean Canadian manufacturing facility at dawn, production lines visible, cool desaturated tones, deep navy shadows, natural light, no people visible

Our Foundation

Canadian Roots. Global Impact.

As a Canadian consultancy, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing North American industries. Our experienced Lean and Operational Excellence consultants prefer the shop floor to the boardroom, delivering practical, sustainable improvements that create lasting business value.

We are dedicated to building self-sustaining continuous improvement cultures, translating complex methodologies into tactical execution and margin protection for your business.

Meet Our Leadership

Malaka Jayasinghe

Principal Consultant

MBA | BSc (Engineering) | Lean Black Belt

Malaka Jayasinghe is a Lean Black Belt and manufacturing engineering professional with over 10 years of experience helping organizations improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement.

With expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process optimization, and operational excellence, he partners with businesses to streamline operations, improve quality, and deliver sustainable performance improvements through practical, data-driven solutions.

Thresha Wanaththaiya

Principal Consultant

MBA | BSc | PGDip | ACIM | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Thresha Wanaththaiya is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Continuous Improvement professional with extensive experience helping organizations improve operational performance, optimize processes, and drive sustainable business growth.

Specializing in Lean transformation, process improvement, change management, and operational excellence, she works with businesses to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable results through practical, people-focused solutions.

Our Guiding Principle

Operational excellence: Systems where waste has nowhere to hide.

We believe true productivity isn't about working harder. It's about designing lean systems, optimizing throughput, and fostering a culture where every team member is empowered to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.