John Swett
Production Plant Manager, Quality Control, Warehouse, Team Leader, Shipping and Receiving, Forklift Driver
Rainier,WA
Summary
Proactive and goal orientated leader with over a decade of expertise in plant and warehouse operations, including a successful tenure at Wilcox Farms. Excelled in project management and operational efficiency, enhancing productivity and safety. Skilled in fostering team engagement and implementing lean manufacturing processes, significantly reducing costs while maintaining high quality standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Processing Plant Manager
Wilcox Farms
10.2001 - 06.2024
Goal-oriented, efficient manufacturing Plant Manager with over 10 years of experience specializing in Agile project management for industrial settings. Strong record of developing, implementing and refining change management methods and quality assurance controls to maximize productivity, improve safety protocols and boost team engagement. Worked close with USDA and upper management.
Owner and Installer
Swett's Flooring
04.1995 - 10.2000
Managed day-to-day business operations. Developed strong relationships with contractors and clients. Measuring and providing estimates for exceptional service.
Education
GED -
Cascade High School
Everett, WASkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Safety Management
- Oversee plant operations
- Control and operate equipment such as tractor trailers, trucks, yard hausler, forklift and pallet jacks
- Load and unload trucks / shipping and receiving
- Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment
- Perform preventive and routine maintenance
- Perform calibration check of scale accuracy
- Equipment upgrading
- Decreased ongoing operating costs, while increasing quality standards
- Ensure plant adheres to safety and environmental rules
Timeline
Processing Plant Manager
Wilcox Farms
10.2001 - 06.2024
Owner and Installer
Swett's Flooring
04.1995 - 10.2000
GED -
Cascade High School
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