Jerry Swartz

Morgantown, West Virginia 304-***-****

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Operations Executive

15+ years’ success leading engineering innovation for high-growth organizations

Repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional production teams in the design, redesign, and launch of leading-edge business solutions. Talent for re-engineering processes that lead to decreased operating costs and increased revenues. Expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Business Planning

Cost Reduction and Avoidance

Procurement

Environmental Compliance

Client Relations

Budget Administration / Management

P & L Accountability

Process Redesign / Change Management

Staff Development Programs

Team Building and Leadership

Career Experience

Murray Energy Corporation, Fairview, WV

Provided executive-level leadership with full operational accountability for all production activities to achieve targeted goals and enhance safety within a fast-paced and continually changing environment, possessing an ability to keep the organization at the forefront of industry best practices.

PLANT MANAGER (October 2018 to March 2020)

Held responsibility for developing operating procedures leading to an unblemished safety and environmental record in an eight-month period.

Spearheaded process improvement initiatives leading to increased productivity equating to a 2% decrease in operating expenses and a 3% improvement in safety rating.

MEPCO LLC, Morgantown, WV

Designed and delivered operations management activities spanning full lifecycle supply chain and surface operations, leading to an improvement in revenue of 5% and a reduction in operating costs of 10%.

FUELS AND LOGISTICS DIRECTOR (December 2007 to October 2018)

Proactively identified workflow gaps, leading to improved process operations; set and achieved monthly and annual goals for the management team and developed a comprehensive budget plan to drive operational initiatives.

Developed and implemented programs to improve safety compliance by a 3% margin, leading to a decrease in operating expenses.

Led project to implement inventory control measures, leading to an overall reduction of 10%.

Through proactive management methods and continual strategic and effective communication approaches, achieved a high degree of client satisfaction based on feedback received.

Massey Energy Corporation, Summersville, WV

Provided end-to-end project management, completing a vast array of projects on time and under budget.

QUALITY DIRECTOR (May 1991 to December 2007)

Identified and resolved production issues, to decrease downtime and operational losses, quickly identified and resolved client issues.

Supervised team in production related activities, coaching and mentoring staff to work more productively and in a safe and efficient way.

Additional Experience

Plant Supervisor (1987 to 1991) JB Harris Incorporated, Lewisburg, WV

Engineering Technician (1984 to 1987) Westmoreland Coal Company, Beckley, WV

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

Mountain State University, Beckley, WV

Associate of Science in Mining Engineering

West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV

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