ROBERT SWANSON
Winterset
Summary
Proactive professional with a strong background in driving process improvement initiatives, developing and motivating teams, and increasing customer satisfaction. Adept at identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, reducing costs, and improving operational performance. Able to quickly analyze and adapt to changing business conditions. Results-oriented team leader with a successful track record of managing teams, streamlining processes, and delivering results. Experienced in developing and executing strategies to increase productivity and profitability. Skilled in utilizing data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and ensure customer satisfaction. Dynamic leader with strong background contributing to process improvements and change implementation. Skilled analyst and problem-solver focused on eliminating operational gaps and optimizing services. Provide team members with the knowledge and tools to succeed in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer/Supervisor of Factory Operations
Wellman Dynamics
Creston
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products and components.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance documentation and procedures.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
- Analyzed data from inspections to identify trends and improvements.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conformance issues in production.
- Trained staff on quality control standards and procedures.
- Assisted in internal audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Weld Manager/ Vice President Of Operations
Accu Steel
Audubon
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed the daily operations of multiple departments to maximize efficiency.
- Strategized with leadership to stay ahead of changing customer needs and labor planning concerns.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce overhead costs.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures to support compliance.
- Maintained professional working relationships and promoted open lines of communication with staff.
- Oversaw maintenance of facilities, equipment, vehicles and machinery used in operations.
- Evaluated operational costs and identified areas of improvement.
- Tracked company inventories and ordered new products to replenish equipment levels.
- Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure productivity.
Weld Manager/ Prototype Layout Manager
Quality Manufacturing Corporation
Urbandale
01.2004 - 09.2021
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues.
- Defined and coordinated team goals and objectives to drive success.
- Liaised regularly with upper management to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and carry out processes, resulting in improved performance.
- Enforced work practices and procedures to reduce workplace safety and health hazards.
- Counseled and disciplined employees, driving performance improvement.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously and ensured tasks were efficiently completed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winterset High School
Winterset, Iowa05.1999
Skills
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Project Development
- Staff Training
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Business Development Understanding
- Quality inspection
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
- Performance evaluation
- Attention to detail
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Goal alignment
- Inspection processes
- Measurement system analysis
- Problem solving techniques
- Quality processes
Certification
- S.M.A.W.
- Tig welding
- Aed -cpr
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Quality Engineer/Supervisor of Factory Operations
Wellman Dynamics
06.2023 - 07.2025
Weld Manager/ Vice President Of Operations
Accu Steel
01.2022 - 02.2023
Weld Manager/ Prototype Layout Manager
Quality Manufacturing Corporation
01.2004 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Winterset High School
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