Sam Soknich

Experience

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  APICS Providence Chapter

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Student Chapter Co-President
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  Abbott Laboratories

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  Manufacturing Intern

  Assisted with an Equipment Controls Documentation project. Worked with domestic and international locations to streamline the documentation of calibration procedures and processes for Abbott Vascular. Developed process improvements to guidewire production for an estimated $50,000+ savings once implemented. Assisted the implementation of an eLHR system to the Murrieta manufacturing site. Collaborated with engineers to resolve CAPAs involving guidewire manufacturing

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  Abbott Laboratories

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  Business Excellence Intern

  Assisted in End to End initiative for seven major pharmaceutical products to achieve a 50% reduction in impactable cycle time and inventory by the end of November 2010. Reassessed the amount of impactable inventory and cycle time for a major product to drive more aggressive goals for 2011 as part of the End to End initiative. Analyzed data gathered from sales representatives to develop methods for reducing the administrative burden on sales representatives by an estimated 775,000 hours per year. Updated Abbott’s top 20 pharmaceutical products supply chain maps to reflect current state Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Aug 2011 - now

  Leading a team to create an interactive dashboard for analysis of CAR trends. This effort is projected to free up several hundred man-hours annually. Responsible for acting as a partner to aid in root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventative actions to organizations that have been given a Corrective Action Request (CAR) from various regulatory entities. Facilites various Structured Improvement Activities in a Black Belt Role for organizations that need them accomplished. Show less Worked at Kelly Aviation Center LP, an aircraft engine MRO facility. Lead efforts to stand up CFM56-3 and CFM56-7 MRO and test cell capabilities. Completed numerous 6S events and a capacity analysis via time studies. Developed a production control system to create a smoother flow of operations using status boards and smart carts rather than pallets. Developed a plan to purchase capital equipment in an effort to reduce costs and create space savings up to 85% while increasing productivity and generating additional room for value added activities.Member of the Diversity Council at KAC-Led an event at the United Way carnival co-hosted by KAC and Standard Aero Show less

  • Propulsion System Manager

    Oct 2015 - now

  • F-35 Flight Line Continuous Improvement Project Manager

    Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Production Supervisor - F-35 Wing Systems

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Operating Excellence and Corrective Actions - Quality & Mission Success

    Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Continuous Improvement Project Manager - Transition Strategy and Planning

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2012