Anne Marie McSwiggan
Tigard,OR
Summary
Accomplished senior leader with expertise in high-tech and technical leadership, operational excellence, and organizational transformation. More than 20 years of management experience in operations, product development, project management, EHS, construction, and global logistics . Experience in managing both multisite and global operations. Proven track record of execution, cost reduction, efficiency gains, and people development. Demonstrated ability to create and communicate a vision, possibly thinking, and transforming organizations through innovation and results orientation. Customer focused with a strong sense of ownership, a leader in learning, driving efficiency, quality and cost reduction using lean principles. Specialize in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance. Demonstrated ability to create and communicate a vision with possibly thinking and transforming organizations through innovation and results orientation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations and Global logistics
nLight
01.2019 - Current
- Restructured the operations organization to optimize efficiency increasing the output capability by 10-30% by product line
- Improved cost and profit margins by focused identification and removal of roadblocks through Lean principles and the implementation of a strong manufacturing operations systems
- Implemented a quality management system and a focus on continuous improvement to reduce rework and improve yields by >10%
- Worked closely with all customers on contract and price negotiation, including defense and ITAR customer considerations
- Built a strong customer relationship and delivered significant improvement in customer satisfaction metrics on quality (poor to excellent) and delivery (poor to excellent)
- Developed a strong and collaborative team through coaching, clear communication and developing a strong one team environment
- Led the fiber laser organization through an organizational transformation, restructuring the organization, implementing a strong quality management system, critical process indicators and reengineering the process flow and layout
- Results included an increase in productivity of 21%, inline yield improvement of >12% and reduction in customer fails by 50%
- Versatility to step into multiple areas in the organization and make an immediate impact adding structure, metrics and process where needed, and key in managing multiple projects and challenges simultaneously
- Project managed the fastest start up in the company history while maintaining safety and quality metrics, scope included contract negotiations CAPEX, and facilities set up through to hiring, qualification and ramp
- Successfully project managed and set up oversees contract manufacturer for highly complex laser manufacturing to reduce costs and increase production capacity
Director of Global Logistics
nLight
01.2019 - Current
- Led the global logistics organization through major organization transformation, implementing new structured metrics, cost transparency and analysis
- Cost reduction roadmap implemented with >$2M savings realized in 2022 through 2024
- Implemented new initiatives and structure, which continue to deliver costs avoidance and productivity gains annually
- Transportation metrics reduced from >30% late or overdue to 7 days delay to goods received the same day
- New business processes developed to streamline the global operation and improve partnership and communications with key stakeholders, customers, and carriers in all locations
VP of Operations and Technology Development
Intel Corporation
Hillsboro, USA
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Leader of EHS, technology development, site operations, site employee services and facilities in Intel’s largest global semi-conductor facility
- Led an organization of 400 people managing budgets of > $300M
- Delivered improvements on all KPI’s while expanding and maintaining the increasingly complex facilities operation and transferring processes globally
- Increased efficiency 10-15% across multiple functions through Lean principle and continuous improvement
- Delivered breakthroughs in safety, operational performance, and cost reduction in operations, maintenance and supply chain metrics yielding multi-million-dollar savings, capital expenditure and future cost avoidance
- Developed a strong team of technical managers, engineers, and technicians to ensure regulatory compliance, operational performance of the expansive cleanroom facility while developing next generation technology and process transfer
- Lead a major global program to develop abatement technology delivering substantially reduced particulate matter, GHGs and hazardous air pollutant emission levels in all Intel’s manufacturing facilities
Oregon Site and Technology Development Manager
Intel Corporation
Hillsboro, USA
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of Intel's largest semi-conductor facility and for the technology development of all EHS, facilities, equipment, and construction specifications for global construction
- Transferred multiple technologies to manufacturing locations in the US, Asia and Europe
- Supported multi –billion-dollar construction projects through commissioning and start-up and operations of the facility
- Increased both the yield and quality performance of the sites, reducing manufacturing impacts by 25% while delivering all critical success indicators including all supply chain requirements
- Technical leader establishing a robust change control process and driving operational efficiency through learning and continuous improvement
Corporate Services Ireland Site Manager
Intel Corporation
Leixlip, Ireland
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Ireland site facilities and operations manager responsible for day to day operations of Intel's largest European semiconductor facility
- Drove critical improvements in EHS, quality and output including resourcing and supply chain requirements
- Implemented Lean manufacturing and six sigma methodology driving cost and operational efficiencies through continuous improvement
Factory Technical Area Manager
Intel Corporation
Leixlip, Ireland
01.2002 - 12.2009
- Technical Area manager in the manufacturing facility on the Intel Ireland site
- Responsible for day to day operations and technical direction for several operational areas (Thin Films, Diffusion, Implant) within the water fabrication process
- Drove operational excellence and lean manufacturing within a highly technical environment ensuring the safety and compliance to all technical specifications
- Responsible for all hiring and technical development of the team and also the supply chain and financial performance of the group
Process Engineer
Motorola
East Kilbride, Scotland
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering Analysis and Information Technology
Caledonia University
Glasgow, ScotlandBachelor of Business and People Management - (Hons)
Maynooth University
Leixlip, IrelandSkills
- Cross functional and multi-disciplined technical leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Lean Business Systems
- Financial acumen
- Business acumen
- Cost improvement
- Efficiency improvement
- Management of diverse global teams
- Management of cross functional teams
- Execution orientation
- Results orientation
- Metric development
- Metric implementation
- Problem resolution
- Value stream mapping
- 8D methodology
- People development
- Collaboration
- Mentorship
- Change agent
- Tolerance of ambiguity
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Global Logistics
- Compliance
References
- Duane Nelson, VP Operations Intel, +1 503 550 5504
- Dan Keefe, VP Operations nLight, +585 775 7781
Timeline
Director of Operations and Global logistics
nLight
01.2019 - Current
Director of Global Logistics
nLight
01.2019 - Current
VP of Operations and Technology Development
Intel Corporation
02.2015 - 12.2018
Oregon Site and Technology Development Manager
Intel Corporation
01.2012 - 02.2015
Corporate Services Ireland Site Manager
Intel Corporation
01.2009 - 12.2012
Factory Technical Area Manager
Intel Corporation
01.2002 - 12.2009
Process Engineer
Motorola
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering Analysis and Information Technology
Caledonia University
Bachelor of Business and People Management - (Hons)
Maynooth University
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