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Sonia Acevedo

Summary

Experienced with managing manufacturing operations and leading production teams. Utilizes expertise in process improvement to optimize workflows and enhance productivity.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Supervisor

Avidyne
07.2008 - Current
  • Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality.
  • Provide daily & weekly work priorities to program assembly teams. Material shortages, delays, quality issues, capacity constraints, and other obstacles to hardware flow.
  • Review the schedule and ensure the raw materials are available when needed to run according to the schedule.
  • Analyzes reports on a daily basis showing inbound parts that are Critical, on Back order, and Routine.
  • Ensures Shipping completes this task in a timely manner.
  • Act as the primary liaison between sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams.
  • Communicates and follows up with co-workers, or appropriate internal department to resolve issues concerning parts
  • Create demand-based schedules and provide accurate lead times for sales.
  • Prepare master schedule reports reflecting performance of the business, shipping, inventory and production plans.
  • Coordinate with purchasing to manage raw material inventory and anticipate supply needs.
  • Integrate sales orders into the master schedule while ensuring equipment and staff availability.
  • Participate in forecasting meetings and lead planning sessions with key departments.
  • Maintain work center data and monitor on-time delivery metrics.


Returns/Inventory Control Supervisor

LTD Commodities
05.1996 - 06.2008
  • Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Led a team of inventory control specialists, providing guidance, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage through diligent monitoring, security measures, and employee training on loss prevention practices.
  • Optimized storage space utilization by reorganizing warehouse layout and product placement.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies with thorough audits of physical inventory and warehouse organization.
  • Implemented barcode scanning system to improve inventory tracking and reduce manual data entry errors.
  • Facilitated regular communication between departments for seamless coordination in replenishment activities.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful execution of annual physical inventories and reconciliation activities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by maintaining a clean, organized warehouse environment and proper handling of hazardous materials.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize overstocks or stockouts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and emerging technologies for continuous improvement in inventory control operations.
  • Enhanced order fulfillment speed, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders.
  • Reduced product loss by establishing rigorous quality control procedures upon receipt of goods.
  • Reduced waste and increased sustainability by analyzing inventory data to identify and eliminate slow-moving items.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization, allowing for smoother operations with strategic layout planning.
  • Minimized overstock and understock situations, adjusting inventory levels based on trend analysis and sales forecasts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of PR
Arecibo, PR
05-1988

Skills

  • Material handling
  • Shipment coordination
  • Manufacturing resource planning MRP
  • Planning management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Quality control
  • Production planning
  • MS office
  • Work order analysis
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Computer skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manufacturing Supervisor

Avidyne
07.2008 - Current

Returns/Inventory Control Supervisor

LTD Commodities
05.1996 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of PR
Sonia Acevedo