Ronald Swartout

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Soddy Daisy, TN 37379

423-***-****

eleap5@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Experience

Results-oriented production manager with 30 years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective in utilizing resources, improving quality and motivating teams to peak performance. Highly motivated and dependable with strong work ethic. Flexible in working other shifts when needed.

Olan Mills/Lifetouch Services Inc. 1982 to June 2012

Olan Mills purchased by Lifetouch in November 2011 – asked to stay to assist with transition

Supervise 30-50 non-exempt employees and 5 exempt supervisors.

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of first, second and third shift printing and binding operations; including plateburning, four color printing, digital printing and bindery departments.

Oversee the shipping of 1.9 million directories per year; servicing 175-225 churches weekly.

Responsible for formulating and maintaining an annual budget of 1.5 to 2 million dollars for equipment, maintenance and labor for multiple departments.

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiate quotes, research items to ensure quality standards are met and costs are reasonable.

Review daily quality issues. Achieved a 1% rejection rate.

Investigate customer concerns and identify appropriate resolutions.

Allocate employees where needed to ensure departmental goals and standards are met.

Complete daily and weekly production reports.

Advise and counsel employees on productivity, attendance, company policies and personal issues.

Directly involved in interviewing and termination decisions.

Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching as needed.

Responsible for safety training and compliance within departments.

Review and approve employee payroll timesheets and vacation schedules.

Create a positive and productive work environment.

Designed operational procedures of equipment and staff.

Implemented cross training programs.

Implemented new product lines.

Training and Education

Zenger Miller Supervisory Training. Trained in lean manufacturing and JIT Operations. Trained on the following equipment: Basys Plateburner, Stahl Folders, large paper cutters, four color presses, HP digital press, UV Coater, manual and semi-automatic coiling machines, 18 to 24 pocket collators, knife trimmers and hot melt glue perfect binders.

References

References available on request