Sara Goncus

Experience

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  AGR International Inc

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Software Intern

  Programs GUIs in Visual Basic for touch screen implementations.

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  University of Pittsburgh

  Aug 2005 - May 2007

  Residential Network Consultant

  -Provides computer/technical support for 7,000 residents and 20,000 non residents of the University-Configures laptops at wireless access points across the University for students-Designs and implements the University of Pittsburghs first Virtual Access Lab (VAL)

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  Westinghouse Electric Company

  May 2007 - May 2008

  Computer Engineer

  -Supports mission critical software application, EDMS, with over 4000 users worldwide-Designs & Implements Software Test Plans for all enhancements and new releases of the EDMS application code-Designs & Implements EDMS information webpage using ASP, HTML & JavaScript to create a user friendly, easy to navigate information source for application users-Develops and Delivers technical user training for the EDMS application to over 300 users at Westinghouse locations in 5 states-Develops & Distributes weekly user communications regarding application usage & system updates-Provides technical customer support to over 4000 application users via telephone hotline & electronic ticketing system Show less

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  Eastern New Mexico University

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

  Application Development Specialist II

  -Performs site analysis and conducts user interviews to study applications requirements-Creates functional, database and documentation designs and design specifications-Performs programming functions for development of the applications-Develops training systems and user documentation

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  Lockheed Martin

  Feb 2009 - Oct 2010

  QA Engineer Asc

  • Leads Quality Assurance efforts for the ATARS II Program at Cannon AFB• Executes manual Black Box and Usability Testing on Computer Based Training Program for ATARS II Program • Performs monthly Internal Audits to verify Contract Compliance• Tracks and reports on audit findings and product/process defects• Facilitates the Corrective Actions process• Facilitates LM21 Events within Lockheed Martin in order to deliver better value to the customer• Provides administration for the Working Group Collaboration site (WGC) for Lockheed Martin and Government personnel• Develops & Manages local site SharePoint services Show less

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  Operations Strategy Consulting

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2016

  Consultant/Trainer/Auditor

  • Provides private clients Six Sigma and Lean Consulting, identifies performance gaps, develops and aids in execution of action plans to eliminate gaps• Performs Internal ISO Audits for private clients in preparation for external ISO auditing.• Developed & Pilots Online Training Portal for Operations Strategy Consulting• Instructor for public and private Lean and Six Sigma Courses (Green Belt Training, Yellow Belt Training, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, Intro The Lean/Six Sigma, Failure and Effects Mode Analysis (FMEA))• Provides private clients ISO Consulting for initial ISO certification process.• Facilitates Value Stream Mapping (VSM) training and events for private clients.• Developed online training course for Root Cause Analysis• Facilitates Lean/Six Sigma Kaizen events for private clients. Show less

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  Oxford Solutions

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Performs current state and gap analysis of quality procedures.• Provides suggested actions items to bridge discovered gaps.• Facilitates multi-disciplinary discussions to approve and implement action items.• Tracks and monitors open MRRs with a Re-work disposition.• Creates re-work instructions to return product identified as non-conforming to conforming status.

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  BD

  Jan 2017 - now

  • Provides leadership and strategic direction of the manufacturing, shipping, warehouse and receiving operations. • Assures the facility complies with all appropriate regulations including FDA, ISO, OSHA, EPA, GMP, etc. • Coordinates closely with customers through the SSIOP process to establish monthly delivery schedules based on customer forecast and communicates these plans and resolution of any supply issues that may arise. • Assists Finance with budget creation and Quartey Budget Projections. • Manages and reports out on the monthly production budget (~500k per month).• Leads the plant’s CI initiative by rolling out the Operations Excellence program.• Project Managed a “Cost to Win” supplier transfer project that resulted in a 250k savings directly to P&L.• Project Managed and executed a new product transfer that resulted in additional volume to the plant with a 100k increase to P&L. • As EHS Coordinator, led the site in 2 consecutive years with no OHSA Reportable Incidents, by focusing on leading safety indicators and fostering a culture of safety.• Lead the plant’s EHS Corporate Audit response team which closed all audit findings on time. Show less -Manages day to day production environment with 30 direct reports.-Leads the Continuous Improvement initiative through the Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program.-Implemented and Maintains 6S initiative on the production floor.-Implemented and Maintains QCDSM metrics by product line on the production floor.-Interfaces with divisional customers on deliveries and priorities-Creates the production schedule to ensure on time delivery-Collects production efficiency data and reports to management team-Investigates CAPAs and Event Reviews and is responsible for any related actions related to Production/Warehouse/Shipping.-Participates in new product transfer projects.-Leads the Safety Committee Show less

  • Plant Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Production Superintendent

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2022