Sonia Chandler
Lynn,MA
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Manager with over 8 years of experience in procurement, operations support and team leadership. Proven track record of leading successful 2S events to drive organization and workplace safety. Recognized for strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
GE Aerospace
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise / lead maintenance staff
- Assign / distribute work orders
- Develop PM schedules
- Manage budget
- Drive 2S & TPM events
Facilities Planner
GE Aerospace
01.2016 - 07.2024
- Attend team meetings to resolve technical issues.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time.
- Maintain inventory and order parts to keep facility resources readily available.
- Work with cell leader and technical team to ensure proper ordering of parts.
- Communicate with production to address machine repair timelines/emergencies.
- Submit requisitions for vendor payments.
- Hard badge and sponsor long term vendors.
Braze Inspector / Safety Representative
GE Aerospace
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Performed post-braze visual inspection and applied braze alloy according to planning.
- Brought any irregularities or non-conformities to attention of supervisor or management.
- Promoted safety and good housekeeping practices.
- Trained other workers in inspection and brazing procedures.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management regarding safety concerns, promoting a transparent work environment.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations, pinpointing root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues on safety-related topics, addressing questions and concerns promptly and knowledgeably.
- Educated staff on safety improvement strategies to uplift standards.
- Welcomed new employees with a safety plant tour 'Welcome Wagon'.
- Evaluated employees on crane safety to provide their crane operator license.
Parts Mover
GE Aerospace
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Worked with vendors to pick/up and receive parts.
- Delivered parts to shipping.
- Monitored airlock to ensure proper incoming/outgoing workflow.
- Ensured safe transportation of items by properly loading and securing them in truck.
- Managed time effectively, ensuring that all tasks were completed within allotted schedules while maintaining attention to detail.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off trucks for fast shipment.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Collaborated with other movers to establish priorities during complex moves.
Braze Inspector
GE Aerospace
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Performed post-braze visual inspection and applied braze alloy according to planning.
- Brought any irregularities or non-conformities to attention of supervisor or management.
- Promoted safety and good housekeeping practices.
- Trained other workers in inspection and brazing procedures.
Servicer
GE Aerospace
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Emptied trash cans
- Chipped machines
- Replaced chip bins
- Maintained clean floors with a mobile floor cleaner
Education
High School Diploma - Psychology 102, College Writing 2, Info Techs and ITS Applications
Completed coursework
Supply Chain Management, Fundamental Manufacturing System
Completed coursework
High School Diploma - undefined
GPA: 3.7
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Problem-solving
- Task delegation
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual
- Time management
- Critical thinker
- Team motivator
- Preventive Maintenance
- Work order management
LANGUAGES
Spanish / English
Timeline
Maintenance Manager - GE Aerospace
07.2024 - Current
Facilities Planner - GE Aerospace
01.2016 - 07.2024
Braze Inspector / Safety Representative - GE Aerospace
04.2014 - 01.2016
Parts Mover - GE Aerospace
03.2013 - 02.2014
Braze Inspector - GE Aerospace
02.2012 - 03.2013
Servicer - GE Aerospace
02.2011 - 02.2012
Northeastern University - , Supply Chain Management, Fundamental Manufacturing System
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute - High School Diploma,
Northshore Community College - High School Diploma, Psychology 102, College Writing 2, Info Techs and ITS Applications