Michael Swatek
Trussville,AL
Summary
Experienced with overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
Eastaboga, AL
02.2022 - Current
- Developed systems to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Implemented process improvements to help the plant evolve and grow
Continuous Improvement Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
Eastaboga, Alabama
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Planned and implemented comprehensive build schedule to guarantee completion of projects on time and within budget
Operations Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
Eastaboga, Alabama
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Developed systems to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Implemented process improvements to help the plant evolve and grow
Quality Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Evaluated quality control issues and performed assessments to resolve
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to standards
Production Superintendent
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
07.2010 - 10.2011
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines throughout production
Senior Quality Engineer
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Led joint effort problem solving activities to identify and resolve quality and productivity related issues for customer satisfaction
Supplier Quality Engineer
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses
- Established supplier site evaluations and parameters
Production Superintendent
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance
Customer Liaison
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
10.2005 - 07.2006
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers through effective and dependable problem solving efforts
Production Supervisor
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
02.2004 - 10.2005
- Leading and managing operations with associates varying from forty to one hundred during production
Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Customer Satisfaction Oriented
- Service Oriented
- Level-headed
- Reliable
- Consistent
- Servant Leadership
- Pulse for Employee Engagement
- Five 'P' Approach
- '5 Whys' Principles
- Kepner Tregoe Problem Analysis
- '8D' Problem Solving Process
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Quality and Delivery Award from Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, 2020
- BWI Oxford #1 in Variable Conversion Cost and Direct Labor per EQU, 2014 - 2020
- Operational Performance at 93% MOD ATPS, 2018 - 2020
- SWAT Team Experience
- Adient - Sycamore, IL
- Adient - West Point, GA (Multiple Trips)
- Adient - Columbia, TN
- Adient - Riverside, MO
Problem Solving Techniques
- Five 'P' Approach
- '5 Whys' Principles
- Kepner Tregoe Problem Analysis
- '8D' Problem Solving Process
Timeline
Operations Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
02.2022 - Current
Continuous Improvement Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
01.2021 - 02.2022
Operations Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
07.2014 - 01.2021
Quality Manager
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
10.2011 - 07.2014
Production Superintendent
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
07.2010 - 10.2011
Senior Quality Engineer
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
03.2009 - 07.2010
Supplier Quality Engineer
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
03.2007 - 03.2009
Production Superintendent
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
07.2006 - 03.2007
Customer Liaison
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
10.2005 - 07.2006
Production Supervisor
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
02.2004 - 10.2005
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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