Sandra Takaki
Mission Hills
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, specializing in production, production planning, and purchasing. Proficient in MRP II and ERP systems, including DATAFLO and Cincom, with expertise in the MTS-Material Transaction System and various Microsoft applications. Demonstrated ability to manage asset management applications such as DTS and CAV RP/CAV AF, alongside a strong understanding of ITAR regulations. Committed to optimizing processes and enhancing operational efficiency in dynamic manufacturing environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Spec. Production Planning
L3Harris Technologies- Space and Airborne Systems
01.2012 - Current
- Supports the Repairs & Warranty Returns of Military and Commercial units for both Recon and Radar programs.
- Coordinates and expedites completed repairs and spares through GSI and Shipping for shipments to the customer.
- Reviews Sale Orders/Contracts to ensure compliance of work authorized, directives, and requirements, such as RFID and UID clauses.
- Generates Final Repair Reports and shipping authorizations.
- Reports completed assets and generates DD1348’s in CAV.
- Familiar with security protocol for classified materials.
- Works closely with the Program Managers in providing statuses for their programs.
- Responsible for the shipment and coordination of all Recon and Radar units that require outside repair processing for both Van Nuys and Morgan Hill facilities by requesting RMA’s from suppliers/vendors, generating requisitions and shippers for outside processing.
- Responsible for replacing units deemed un-repairable (BR/BER) by the supplier with customer’s authorization.
- Coordinates and expedites field returned assets throughout the repair cycle.
- Responsible for creating work orders and entering demands in AS-400.
Purchasing Assistant
Sierracin Sylmar Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Supported procurement of expense items.
- Negotiated pricing for various expense items.
- Generated and released Purchase Orders to suppliers, by use of ERP/MRP II system.
- Maintained Corporate Credit Card Statements for management.
Production Scheduler Coordinator
Sierracin Sylmar Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2009
- Supported the assembly of windshields and canopies for various Military, Commercial, and Engineering Production, Repair, and Refurbishment programs.
- Responsible for the release of Work Orders to the Production Floor to maintain WIP, in order to meet contract delivery dates, by use of ERP/MRP II system.
- Expedited the production of units in jeopardy of not supporting the Production Schedule.
- Maintained Production Schedule Statuses for high profile programs.
- Coordinated the shipment of units that require outside processing.
Production Technician
Sierracin Sylmar Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Supported in the assembly of Aftermarket and OEM Aircraft Transparencies.
- Manufactured and refurbished Transparencies for various Commercial and Military programs in support of customer demand.
- Assembled Transparencies by use of Drawings and Specifications.
Lead Person
Huss Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Lead for Sub-Contracting Company for various insurance companies dealing in property damage to home and businesses.
- Supervised the packing of personal property of clients for various insurance companies.
- Maintained detailed inventory of client’s personal property.
- Assisted in Payroll Department.
Production Technician
Siemens Pacesetters
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Assisted in the manufacture of Pacemakers.
- Manufactured the Leads of Pacemakers.
Education
GED -
Burbank Adult Center
Skills
- Production scheduling- Creates and releases work orders to Production in support of Customer Sales Orders Releases purchase requisitions for Buy Items not on hand Expedite work orders through Production and Test in support of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) Coordinates and expedites field returned assets throughout the repair cycle
- Customer service- Assists Customers with Import and Export documentations required for Customs Generates Evaluations and Final Repair Reports for Customers Reports completed assets and generates DD1348’s in CAV for Government assets
- Team communication- Works closely with the Program Managers and Customers in providing statuses for various programs Communicates priorities to the team Attends GEMBA meetings with key team members
Training
- Successfully passed Courses in:
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management (APICS)
- Master Planning (APICS)
- Material Capacity Requirements Planning (APICS)
- Inventory Management (APICS)
Timeline
Spec. Production Planning
L3Harris Technologies- Space and Airborne Systems
01.2012 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Sierracin Sylmar Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2009
Production Scheduler Coordinator
Sierracin Sylmar Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2009
Production Technician
Sierracin Sylmar Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2004
Lead Person
Huss Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1997
Production Technician
Siemens Pacesetters
01.1990 - 01.1992
GED -
Burbank Adult Center
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