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Darrin Swanson

Curwensville

Summary

Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at Continental Carbonics, excelling in production planning and team development. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity and reducing costs. Adept at root-cause analysis and fostering cross-functional teamwork, ensuring safety compliance and operational excellence in fast-paced environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Continental Carbonics a Division of Matheson TriGas Inc
08.2017 - Current
  • Productivity - Production supervisor will implement continuous process improvement programs for the purpose of increasing productivity, decreasing costs, decreasing production cycle time, and decreasing quality issues.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
  • Production Scheduling – Establish production plan. Schedule and assign personnel for the purpose of completing projects on time. Coordinate with customers and employees to achieve customer satisfaction, provide project updates, revise schedules if required, and resolve issues.
  • Safety - Production Manager will implement Matheson’s safety procedures. Safety logs will maintained. Ensure a clean and safe work environment will be maintained.
  • Staff – Maintain staff through recruiting and training.

Video Editor/Producer

DLS Studios
07.2014 - Current
  • Wrote, Produced, Filmed and Edited Safety Training Videos for Alpha Safety.
  • Elevated overall video quality with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of post-production, including color grading, sound design, and motion graphics integration.
  • Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and innovative storytelling methods.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce compelling visual content, driving brand awareness and audience engagement.
  • Managed capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency.
  • Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality videos within tight deadlines and budget constraints.

Production Worker

Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories
05.2004 - 08.2007
  • Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
  • Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
  • Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
  • Provided support during equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
  • Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
  • Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruptions to production.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Audio Engineering And Music Production

Audio Institute of America
Online
02-2013

General And Vocational

Curwensville Area High Schools
Curwensville, PA
05-1987

Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Occupations

Clearfield County VoTech School
Clearfield, PA
05-1987

Skills

  • Production planning
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Production scheduling
  • Team development
  • Safety management
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Production line management
  • Instructional skills
  • OSHA compliance
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • OSHA regulations

Timeline

Production Manager

Continental Carbonics a Division of Matheson TriGas Inc
08.2017 - Current

Video Editor/Producer

DLS Studios
07.2014 - Current

Production Worker

Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories
05.2004 - 08.2007

Graduate Certificate - Audio Engineering And Music Production

Audio Institute of America

General And Vocational

Curwensville Area High Schools

Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Occupations

Clearfield County VoTech School

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