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Chris Sonnenberg

Troy,MO

Summary

Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

WTP Operator II

City Of O'Fallon
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
  • Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Enhanced water treatment efficiency by optimizing plant operations and conducting routine maintenance.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
  • Trained new employees on plant operations, safety protocols, and industry best practices to enhance team performance.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of supplies while maintaining an optimal inventory level.
  • Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.

Production Team Leader

Most INC
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Load furnace with appropriate material, checking quality of metal as you go
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
  • Help train new employees in multiple areas
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.

Safety Coordinator

Normandy Machine Company
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Implement management, leadership and employee involvement in the safety program
  • Implement procedures for identifying and controlling workplace hazards to ensure a safe working environment
  • Develop and communicate safety plans, rules and work procedures
  • Conduct or provide for training for all employees in safe and healthful work practices.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.

Production Team Leader

Most INC
08.2014 - 04.2019
  • Manage breaks, communicate with customer, manage production in timely manner
  • Insure everyone is wearing PPE, and following Most and OSHA rules correctly, and make sure quality material is made.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.

Production/ Team Lead

Synergetics USA INC
12.2011 - 08.2014
  • Coordinate daily production with management
  • Check quality of parts and make sure they are within standards
  • Run pneumatic and electrostatic coating system
  • Check viscosity of paint, file parts to spec, help with RND in department, and help implement cost saving methods and Ideas
  • Boosted morale, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and supportive leadership practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, resulting in increased productivity levels.
  • Tracked daily production, inventory usage and notable incidents to support operational planning and strategic decision making.

Education

Industrial Organizational Psychology -

University Of Phoenix
08.2015

Skills

  • Forklift certified, Loader certified, able to run spectrometer, time management, RND, QC, safety committee member, first responder certified and cost saving implementation Have also ran CNC Mills and lathes in school 511 OSHA certified, identifying hidden hazards, and verbal hazard communication

Timeline

WTP Operator II

City Of O'Fallon
07.2022 - Current

Production Team Leader

Most INC
11.2019 - 07.2022

Safety Coordinator

Normandy Machine Company
04.2019 - 11.2019

Production Team Leader

Most INC
08.2014 - 04.2019

Production/ Team Lead

Synergetics USA INC
12.2011 - 08.2014

Industrial Organizational Psychology -

University Of Phoenix
Chris Sonnenberg