Plant Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Troy Swaney
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-swaney-ab3a2059/
Plant Manager
Professional Summary:
High performing professional with 30 years’ experience in Plant management delivering high-impact work in the Metal Coil Processing Industries. Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate collaborative achievement of high-priority goals. Confident on ability to operate in a fast-paced setting and leverage skills in Leadership, Planning and Problem solving, Coaching, Knowledge in systems to enable team success. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to facilitate continuous improvement.
Skills:
Custom Metal Coil Processing. Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Capacity Planning Scheduling
Operational Efficiency
Continuous Improvement Process
Operations Management
Business Analysis
Optimizing Production Output
Facility and Systems Operation
Inventory Coordination
Quality Control Standards
Education:
Indiana Wesleyan University, course of study: Business Management. Currently enrolled in Merrillville, IN GPA 4.0, 69.67 credits
Purdue University, Course of Study: Engineering and Technology with an emphasis on Industrial Engineering GPA 4.0, 41 Credits
Indiana Vocational Technical College, Accounting GPA 4.0
Certifications:
Haz-Mat Technician
Advanced DOT Shipping Hazardous Material
Haz-Mat Incident Commander
Haz-Mat Safety Officer
Emergency Responder
Confined Space Entry & Rescue
DOT Haz-mat Bills of Lading
Forklift Train the Trainer, through Nissan Lift trucks
Compliant Management – Indianapolis
Hazardous Waste Management Rules
Work History:
Joseph T. Ryerson, Shelbyville, KY
Operations Manager 06/2021 - 11/2023
Lead aged coil processing lines, Aluminium/Stainless, to ensure successful customer satisfaction, and drive a safety conscious environment. Three of the 4 lines are producing at or above expected production. Driving working smarted not harder.
Identified actual customer requirements to improve productivity and mitigate risks. This has reduced rejects to record lows for the facility.
Managed processing teams to build teamwork and cross training knowledge to be able to adjust to time and supply constraints.
Addressed training schedules and requirements to meet OSHA and Company standards while maintain a high level of productivity.
Interview, hire, train, coach, discipline all the employees in the facility, plant and office.
Ensure all company policies and standards are upheld.
Design program to maintain all consumables, and ensure they are always on hand, over $200k per month.
Develop presentations for Leadership and other CPG members.
Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for all office and salary personnel.
Investigate all injuries, develop policies to prevent these from happening, provide reporting to all Directors, and EHS personnel.
Participate in zoom meeting with managers throughout the enterprise discussing best practices, current issues, directions, and injuries.
Responsible for weekly safety walks and the documentation of the findings, ensure supervisors do weekly safety walks and safety checks.
Championing KPI, emphasising first and last hour production.
Member of the contract negotiating team.
Preform pre-shift meetings with staff, discussing Safety, Quality, and production.
KBP Coil Coaters, Denver, CO
Plant Manager August 2018 - June 2021
Responsible for 3 major Aluminium production lines, 2 aged coil slitters, and a coil painting line, including the largest in value in the United States.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and customer’s specifications.
Create standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, material flow, and output.
Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Define our “sweet spot” for each machine and worked with purchasing and sales to focus on these points to maximize plant efficiencies and greatly improve profitability.
Scheduled manpower to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Monitor, Document, and File EPA documentation monthly, annual EPA audit.
Participate in all government inspections.
Monitor and approve all payroll and attendance.
Preform pre-shift inspection of the facility.
Pipe Industries, Denver, CO
Plant Manager October 2017 - May 2018
Monitor all activities of the facility, Labor, orders, sales.
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for all large projects.
Appropriate equipment needed to achieve project completion.
Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Meet with governmental and private officials on future projects.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Developed inventory controls to maximize the efficiencies and output of the facility.
Ensure all company policies are adhered to.
Heidtman Steel, East Chicago, IN
Operations Manager June 2014 - Sept 2017
Transform an 80-year-old facility into a state-of-the-art slitting facility.
Developed systems for measuring performance that aligned with productivity goals.
Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Create a culture of safety and pride.
Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Responsible for the P&L of the facility, approving all invoices for the facility, sourcing materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution. Train maintenance personnel in precision slitter repair.
Develop slitting protocols for AHSS and HSS to minimize knife wear and perfect the slit edge.
Develop slitting protocols to slit materials that make lawn mower blades without a burred edge.
Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
Collaborate with knife manufactures to develop knives to withstand the stresses of cutting the new, state of the are materials.
Preform pre-shift huddle to discuss Safety, Quality, and production.
Mid-State Industries/Danville steel, Arcola IL
Plant Superintendent March 1998 - Dec 2013
Redesigned and rebuilt slitter line to improve productivity, efficiencies, and reduce downtime.
Redesigned a punch press system for the mobile trailer industries reducing failures from 1 in 10 pieces to 1 in 10,000.
Designed and Built crane off-loading system for the slitters to improve efficiency.
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Performed maintenance on Slitters, Cut to Length lines, Shears, forklifts and Cranes to keep tools and equipment functional.
Developed Preventive Maintenance programs of every machine.
Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet customer needs and promote positive work environment.
Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
Schedule lines and personnel to maximize material usage and achieve customer satisfaction.
Prepare reports, manage budget, and participate in monthly management meetings.
Collaborate with outside vendor to achieve QS9001 certification.
Provide Customer Service to our 2 largest customers, ensuring their complete satisfaction.
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Steel Technologies, Ghent, KY
Logistics Manager/ Training Coordinator March 1988 - March 1998
Track all inbound and outbound coil traffic, truck, rail, or water.
Member of Governor’s team to design alternative routes for truck traffic.
Member of plant Haz-Mat team. Trained to 40 hr Tech., Incident Commander, and Safety Officer
Developed better system to move up to 100 trucks per day.
Hired and managed shipping employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Developed and implemented new accounting for all mandatory training, this is still in use today.
Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
Establish shipping rates to customer destinations. Create a document that Shipping clerks can utilize to apply the most cost-effective carrier to the destination. This documentation in instrumental in Sales ability to accurately quote steel at a delivered price.
Train employees in the safe and proper way to handle hazardous materials, create a template to ensure all the work is done completely and accurately.
Point person on governmental inspections.
Ensure that all employees have received all mandated training, OSHA, DOT, EPA
Awards:
Safety recognition awards yearly
Perfect attendance award yearly
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Purdue Chancellors List
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