HERBERT A. SWANSON

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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507

616-***-**** acgfiu@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Plant Manager for Compass Automotive Group – Lowell

Maintenance Department Supervisor – Rapid-Line Inc. – Grand Rapids

Managed the Machine Shop at RECCO Products Inc.

Quality Control Supervisor - GRMP – General Motors

CNC Machinist / Programmer – GRMP – General Motors

Pioneered Ultrasonic NDT program for sheet metal spot-weld testing.

Lead teams that improved productivity, with creative solutions.

Taught classes on SPC, NDT, Stress Analysis, DATAMYTE, and CNC Programming

Improved documentation and communication in every management position held

Engineered scrap reduction, from over 30% to less than 8%, at CAG-Lowell

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Education / Training

KETTERING UNIVERSITY (formerly GMI) - Flint, Michigan 1997

Master of Science in Manufacturing Management

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - overseas division (R.A.F. Alconbury, England) 1975

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Professional Experience

Compass Automotive Group – Lowell, MI Plant Manager

(2013)

Plant Manager, machining facility. 52 employees on 3 shifts

16 CNC machining centers

Precision machined aluminum components for Chrysler, BMW, Ford, Honda, & GM

Reduced scrap by more than 20%, Organized production & quality data reporting

Designed and modified, machining & prepping fixtures to improve repeatability

Company spokesman on daily web conferences with customers

Rapid-Line Inc. – Grand Rapids, MI Maintenance Supervisor

(2012-2013) Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Hired as production supervisor of CNC Machining Department.

7 Vert. HAAS, 1 Lathe, 3 Saws, 5 Lasers, and 1 Water Jet.

Quickly promoted to maintenance supervisor for entire facility, 3 shift - 7 day operation.

Handled all relations with outside contractors (GRIPS, AVL, etc.) and inspectors (Fire Marshal & EPA)

Managed formal Preventive Maintenance Program using “MP-2” software

9 in-house maintenance employees included 7 skilled and 2 janitors.

Strong promoter of employee health, safety, and training

RECCO PRODUCTS INC. - Wayland, MI Special Projects (2008-2011)

Machine Shop Manager

Managed CNC Machine Shop start up for RECCO as it expanded into producing its own hydraulic filter housings.

1 Vert. FADAL CNC, 5 Lathes, 2 of which were CNC Lathes,

Set up the Tooling Management Program for RECCO.

Managed the pre-launch process for RECCO’s Preventive Maintenance Program

Supervised and edited all new CNC programs.

Standardized CNC machining processes to integrate into RECCO’s business model

Managed all aspects of RECCO’s small Machine Shop, scheduling, supply, and operation.

Rendered the multitude of machine shop activities into graphic documents to meet aerospace requirements .

Made graphic models of all manufacturing steps in machining operations to facilitate communication with Engineering

Trained the machinist and operators in machine shop operations and safety practices.

Co-ordinated manufacturing process with Quality to meet aerospace requirements.

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GENERAL MOTORS – GRMP - Grand Rapids, MI CNC Machinist (1976-2007)

Die Maker

Quality Control Supervisor

Inspector, Sheet Metal

CNC Programmer / Machinist using a 5-axis rail mill.

Key member of both the Safety, and Process Improvement, teams.

Considered the ‘second shift expert’ in the Machine Department on machining.

Oversaw all aspects of Quality Control at a sheet metal stamping and fabrication plant. This included

the Steel Stores Test Lab, line inspection, weld test integrity, and data collection / analysis.

Set up documentation and data collection on seat belt anchor plates, to meet or exceed F.M.S.S.

Coordinated classes on new procedures and tools to train other employees and instructors so that new

procedures could be implemented, such as SPC, NDT, and load test to failure.

Oversaw the daily management of projects, assigned resources, and delegated responsibilities. With over

thirty Quality Inspectors and Panel Checkers on direct report, I managed the entire Quality Control

Department on second shift.

Set up and guided teams, to organize quality data collection, analysis, and presentation.

Planned and established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet goals.

Significantly reduced scrap by leading team in a detailed analysis of the manufacturing process

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Imagery Interpreter (1971 - 1975)

Analyzed aerial images for military intelligence, including infrared and radar, as well as photo films.

Honorably discharged, after turning down large re-enlistment bonus.

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