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Sonny P. Inthavaly

Summary

Committed Group leader / Machinist with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader /CNC Machinist

Cts Corp.
02.2017 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
  • Improved team morale and retention through recognition and reward programs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain project progress.
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
  • Developed and implemented performance monitoring systems to track team progress.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Established strong stakeholder relationships for smooth project delivery.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Performed all equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Calibrated all measuring devices and equipment to maintain required ITAR standards and maintain productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Set up new jobs and programs on Haas 4 axis and 5 axis machines.
  • Performed different tasks an filled in different positions as needed to maintain productivity flow.

Quality Control Manager

NanoCool
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
  • Maximized quality and reduced costs 92% by maintaining QC objectives.
  • Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Used excell to produce reports regarding daily production quality, nonconformance of products or processes and quality trends.
  • Collected and analyzed pressurized material samples to evaluate quality, providing feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
  • Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
  • Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.

Operations Supervisor

River City Phoenix Cannabis Co.
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
  • Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
  • Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
  • Outsourced unnecessary services to save on labor, supplies and equipment costs and adhere to company budgets.
  • Documented transactions, orders and expenditures to gather sales data and forecast financial needs.
  • Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
  • Negotiated with distributors to find quality products and best prices.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 130 employees.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.

Education

Associate of Science - Ethnobotany

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
11.2016

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
07.2014

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Forecasting Requirements
  • Microsoft Word,Excell,and PowerPoint
  • Production Management
  • Create new procedures, programs, assign proper tooling for new product developments
  • Read, write, edit, and understand G codes
  • Operate Haas 4 axis and 5 axis drilling and milling machines
  • Operate center less grinding wheels
  • Maintenance knowledge of all Haas and Makino 4 axis and 5 axis CNC wired EDM and sinker EDM mills, lathes,and drilling machine
  • Operate Haas and Makino 4 axis and 5 axis CNC mills, lathes, and drilling machines
  • Knowledge and maintenance for Harrops, Kilns, industrial and commercial ovens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Thai
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Group Leader /CNC Machinist

Cts Corp.
02.2017 - Current

Quality Control Manager

NanoCool
02.2015 - 02.2017

Operations Supervisor

River City Phoenix Cannabis Co.
01.2013 - 01.2015

Associate of Science - Ethnobotany

California State University - Fresno

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Arizona State University
Sonny P. Inthavaly