Jarod Sweet
Marshall,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven strategic manager with over 13 years of proven success leading operations, optimizing productivity, and driving revenue growth. Recognized for setting industry benchmarks, fostering high-performing teams, and delivering measurable returns for stakeholders. Skilled in building client/vendor relationships, enhancing operational efficiency, and executing data-informed decisions that align with organizational goals.
Experienced with coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution. Track record of implementing process improvements and achieving project milestones.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Hi-Lex Controls
01.2021 - Current
- Represent Hi-Lex as the main interface with the customer’ Program Launch Team.
- Lead eight cross-functional vehicle program launches from award through post-Start of Production (SOP).
- Consistently delivering on-time results, within budget, and ensuring a 90% efficiency, 90 days post SOP.
- Translate customer requirements into executable program plans by developing detailed schedules, capital expenditure forecasts, and resource allocations.
- Drive alignment across engineering, operations, finance, and quality teams to meet critical milestones and achieve stakeholder expectations.
- Proactively identify risks, resolve open issues, and implement contingency strategies to maintain launch readiness and quality standards.
- Serve as the central liaison between internal teams and external customers to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support continuous improvement by integrating lean practices and lessons learned into future program strategies.
Project Manager
Custom Truck One Source
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Project Management:
- New building construction and outfitting; Successfully managed the construction of our new 30,000 sq ft facility and outfitted it with all equipment/tools/office hardware needed for startup.
- Inventory Management:
- Operations/Business Management; Process incoming/outgoing purchase orders, invoicing, manage accounts receivable reports, developing and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Verifying daily cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and drive our shrink percentage rate goal.
- Developed and Implemented numerous Standard Operating Procedures in relation to Service, Production and Road Service processes designed to increase productivity, and efficiencies with special attention to asset protection standards.
Operations Manager
Finishing Supply Management
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Operations/Business Management:
- Process incoming/outgoing PO’s, invoicing, manage AR reports, developing and maintaining vendor/client relationships.
- Operations/Business Maintenance/Development:
- Maintained Kepner Trego training/certification, developed and instructed countless CTI associate/managerial training seminars, hands on workshops.
- DOE project management/oversights for new product/system development and implementations in accordance with ISO, PPAP, 5S, and Kanban specifications.
- Developed and/or assisted in the development of numerous SOP programs using 5S, and Kanban designed to increase production and/or efficiency while creating “ease of use” and accountability for each department.
- By-weekly management meetings with our clients to discuss current trends, forecasting, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Continuous communication/relationship building with vendors which has provided true partnerships when client forecasting has changed, or emergency situations arise.
Quality Control Manager
GTJ Consulting
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed 2 quality control inspectors for a company that specializes in the preservation and maintenance of various types of vacant properties. Duties included but were not limited to:
- Project building, maintenance, and management
- Sourcing, vendor/client relationship building/maintenance.
- Development/implementation and maintenance of quality control standard operation procedures
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
Kohls Department Stores
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Developed and implemented effective internal and external loss prevention programs within multi-store region.
- Identified theft trends within assigned locations and develop and implement store awareness programs addressing operations, internal/external theft, safety, and shortage/shrink control.
- Conducted quarterly management/associate training seminars to combat those trends.
- Recruited and trained store level loss prevention managers/associates to Wicklander and Zulawski apprehension standards.
- Communicated store trends with management and senior loss prevention thus allowing for tailored operational programs specifically designed to decrease shrink rates while increasing external apprehensions, and employee retention.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
Griffin Technical College
Associates Degree - Radiologic Technology
Griffin Technical College
Skills
- Regional team leadership
- Strategic operations planning
- Comprehensive program management
- Continuous Process Improvement (Lean, 5S, Kanban)
- Vendor & Client Relationship Optimization (ROI Focused)
- Risk management in asset security
- Cross-functional team management
- Data-Driven Analytical Research
- High-Integrity Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptive and Agile in Dynamic Environments
- Multifaceted Professional with Strong Executive Presence
- Public Speaking & Stakeholder Communication
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Business acumen
- Life cycle management
- Vendor relationship management
- Partnerships and resource mobilization
- Policy and procedure improvements
Certification
Google Project Management:
Foundations of Project Management
Project Planning
Project Execution
Kepner Trego:
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Program Manager
Hi-Lex Controls
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Custom Truck One Source
01.2017 - 01.2021
Operations Manager
Finishing Supply Management
01.2012 - 01.2017
Quality Control Manager
GTJ Consulting
01.2010 - 01.2012
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
Kohls Department Stores
01.2003 - 01.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
Griffin Technical College
Associates Degree - Radiologic Technology
Griffin Technical College
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