Sandi Stone
Monkey Island,USA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Systems Manager with extensive experience in technical training, manufacturing leadership, employee development, and process improvement within aerospace and manufacturing environments. Proven success in designing and delivering training programs, supervising cross-functional teams, improving quality performance, and driving operational excellence. Skilled in curriculum development, instructional delivery, workforce development, performance coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualified Training Supervisor with solid background in leading training programs and developing employee skills. Proven track record of enhancing team performance through innovative training strategies and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative learning environment and adapt training materials to meet diverse needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
QUALITY SYSTEMS MANAGER
Malones Aerospace Holdings
01.2024 - Current
- Manage and maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
- Lead internal and external audits, including customer, registrar, and regulatory audits, resulting in successful audit outcomes and improved compliance metrics.
- Direct corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities utilizing Root Cause Analysis methodologies to eliminate recurring quality issues.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and process controls.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce quality costs.
- Monitor and analyze key quality performance indicators (KPIs) and present results to executive leadership.
- Manage document control, change management, and quality records to ensure system integrity and compliance.
- Lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities, risk assessments, and process improvement projects.
- Mentor, train, and develop quality personnel, auditors, supervisors, and inspectors to strengthen organizational quality culture.
- Emotional intelligence to help Quality Technician, inspectors and other team members understand team dynamics, manage stress, and respond appropriately to conflicts
- Reduced customer escapes and internal defects through implementation of robust quality controls and process improvements.
QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Ducommun
12.2009 - Current
- Streamlined RI using a paperless system and increased productivity by 20% with a cost savings of $40k
- AS9100 Lead Internal Auditor
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to improve product reliability.
- Monitored production activities for conformance with established standards on multiple shifts.
- Conducted training sessions for employees on quality assurance procedures and methods.
- Provided technical support to other departments during problem solving initiatives.
- Manage work flow based on business needs and customer schedule for both production and inspection.
- Multiple program management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Ducommun
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Lead a team of experienced Engineering Technicians in conjunction with manufacturing associates to update Engineering instruction to innovative and prevent reoccurrence of rejections
- Trained employees on new product on wire harness assemblies, engineering drawings and associated documents
- Created detailed work instructions for assembly line personnel based on established engineering protocols.
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR
Labinal Inc
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Leader of Top 5 Quality Defect Project resulting in internal reduction of 68% and external reduction of 100%, with a cost savings of $431k
- Increased productivity from 8% to 13% cost savings of $250k
- Supervise 30 to 60 Production Associates on multiple shifts and in different countries.
- Manage work flow based on business needs and customer schedule
- Multiple program management
- Report daily status to management team
TECHNICAL TRAINER
Labinal Inc
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Trained 10 to 40 new employees per class on wire harness assembly, engineering drawings and associated documents
- Researched new teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided feedback to students on their progress throughout the course.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive technical training courses for both internal and external personnel.
Education
Art, Associate -
NEO A&M College
Miami, OKSpecial Education - undefined
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MOCertification Supervisor Training - undefined
North East Vo-Tech
Afton, OKIndustrial Management course - undefined
OSU Vo-Tech
Pryor, OKTrain the Trainer - undefined
TWI Institute
Huntsville, MOLead Internal Auditor - undefined
Axeon
Skills
- Excellent Problem-Solving Capability
- Procedure Development
- Technical Writing
- Corrective Action Planning
- Empathetic listening Skills
- Process Improvement
- Team Building
- Scheduling
- Organization and Time Management
- Computer skills : Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point
- AS9100 Lead Auditor
- Root Cause Analysis problem solving
- Training/Mentoring
- Lean Manufacturing
- Coaching and mentoring
- Train-the-trainer
- Training evaluation
Timeline
QUALITY SYSTEMS MANAGER
Malones Aerospace Holdings
01.2024 - Current
QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Ducommun
12.2009 - Current
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Ducommun
01.2009 - 12.2009
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR
Labinal Inc
01.2006 - 12.2008
TECHNICAL TRAINER
Labinal Inc
01.2004 - 01.2006
Special Education - undefined
Missouri Southern State University
Certification Supervisor Training - undefined
North East Vo-Tech
Industrial Management course - undefined
OSU Vo-Tech
Train the Trainer - undefined
TWI Institute
Lead Internal Auditor - undefined
Axeon
Art, Associate -
NEO A&M College