Jason Swierkowski
Bethlehem, PA *****
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Professional Summary
I have over 20 years experience in various management roles including: Quality Control, Inventory Control, Safety(EHS), Warehouse Trainer and shipping/receiving in both a manufacturing and 3PL environment.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Operations Manager
Reeb Millwork-Bethlehem, PA
2023 to Present
• Operations Manager for 4 different shifts-1st, 2nd, 3rd and weekend.
• Oversaw all receiving functions, picking for all customer orders, special projects, Inventory accuracy, Quality of picking/putting away product and 10 production lines.
• Help run two million dollar picking machines.
• Introduced 5s, writing SOPs, Lean/Kaizen to the entire plant.
• Trained Supervisors/leads on how to be successful and efficient. Senior Inventory/Quality/Safety Manager
ID Logistics(3PL)-Allentown, PA
2021 to 2023
Responsibilities:
• Manager of multiple 3PL buildings for safety/quality/inventory compliance.
• Quality Control Manager of Organic foods, sanitation, pest control and waste management.
• Ensure buildings are up to standards for audits of CID, AIB, Organic, FDA and yearly physical Inventory.
• Developed new SOPs, best practices, KPI's and multiple continuous improvement projects.
• Created a working environment that puts a priority of safety first.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings, daily GMP walks, rack inspections, team walks and LOTO.
• Conduct safety investigations for incidents into EHS system, create CAPAs to find root cause analysis.
• Train the trainer and OSHA certified and have over 20 years experience in various management roles and safety EHS compliance.
Senior Building/Operations Manager
S&S Truck Parts, LLC-Bethlehem, PA
2019 to 2021
Responsibilities:
• Facilities/Operations Manager of warehouse and in a manufacturing environment.
• Passed yearly warehouse external audits.
• Quality Assurance/Inventory of building.
• Conduct all Safety Training(EHS), GMP walks, Rack inspections, LOTO, safety team, root cause analysis, CAPAs and investigations.
• Multiple continuous improvement projects.
• Imply/create all KPI'S, SOPS and best practices.
• Working close with all customers/vendors.
• Shipping/Receiving trucks in a timely manner.
• Pick/pack/ship orders to customer daily.
• All HR functions including recruiting labor.
• Imply 5S, LEAN, Kaizen and Safety culture.
• Knowledge of various WMS softwares.
Senior Operations Manager
Eclipse Advantage(3PL)-Center Valley, PA
2017 to 2019
Responsibilities:
• 3PL Ops Manager in charge of 100 employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Passed yearly audits-AIB, inventory, FDA and Organic certifications.
• Implied continuous improvement projects.
• Quality Assurance/Inventory of warehouse.
• Conduct Safety Trainings(EHS)-GMP walks, CAPAS, incident investigations, root cause analysis, LOTO and EVAC/CPR classes.
• Imply KPI'S, best practices, SOPs and Pricing.
• Certified in OSHA/Train the trainer/Hazmat.
• Imply 5S, Kazien, Lean and safety culture.
• Customer service /Human Resources functions and recruiting labor force. Environmental/Safety EHS Director
Xcel Environmental Services, LLC-Eddystone, PA
2014 to 2017
Responsibilities:
• Environmental Manager for 20 employees.
• Passed yearly audits-FDA, inventory and AIB.
• Maintained a clean environment for a long-term care of 2 facilities of 115 residents.
• Followed Life Safety and Department of Health regulations.
• Conduct Safety(EHS) regulations-GMP walks, CPR classes, CAPAS, root causes analysis, incident investigations, LOTO and EVAC/Trainer classes.
• Handled sanitation, Hazmat, waste management and pest control for 2 buildings.
• Implement Lean, 5s and Kaizen in buildings.
• Hazmat, OSHA and train the trainer certified.
Warehouse Manager
ULINE-Fogelsville, PA
2009 to 2014
Responsibilities:
• Manager of Inventory/Quality Control/Safety EHS functions for compliance of building.
• Implied multiple continuous improvements.
• Quality Assurance/inventory of warehouse.
• Conducted safety team meetings/GMP walks, root cause analysis, incident investigations, CAPAs, LOTO, and EVAC/CPR classes.
• Certified in Train the trainer, OSHA, Hazmat, Lean, Kazien and 5s. Manager of Quality, Inventory and Shipping/Receving departments Circuit City Distribution Center-Bethlehem, PA
1994 to 2009
Responsibilities:
• Manager-Various roles-Quality Control/Inventory/Inbound/Outbound.
• Safety coordinator- incident reporting, root cause analysis, CAPAS and GMP walks.
• Outbound and Receiving functions.
• Picking and Packaging functions.
• FedEx/UPS shipping experience.
• Transportation and Dispatch knowledge.
Education
Train the Trainer class and certified. OSHA and Hazmat certified. Classes for 5S, LEAN, Kaizen. (High school or equivalent)
Pleasant Valley High School-Brodheadsville, PA
1991 to 1994
Skills
• Microsoft Word
• EHS
• Order Picking
• Oracle
• Kronos
• E-commerce
• Forklift
• Pallet Jack Experience
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Shipping & Receiving
• Continuous improvement
• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Time management
• QA/QC
• Supervising Experience
• Lean
• Auditing
• Leadership
• Purchasing
• Root cause analysis
• Manufacturing
• CGMP
• Quality Management
• Microsoft Office
• Production Management
• EPA
• Budgeting
• ISO 9001
• Warehouse experience
• Product Development
• Computer Networking
• Management
• Logistics
• 5S
• Customer service
• Forklift certified on almost all equipment. Train the Trainer certified. (10+ years)
• Supply Chain
• Quality control
• Microsoft Excel
• Quality Inspection
• Warehouse management
• Pricing
• Warehouse Supervisor Experience
• Forecasting
• Project management
• Warehouse Management System
• Analysis skills
Languages
• English - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Train the Trainer, OSHA, Hazmat, HACCP, Lean, 5S and EHS Safe Quality Food Certification
Certified Safety Professional