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TODD R. SWANTEK

Oakland,TN

Summary

Program/Project Manager - hard-wired to proactively build and manage relationships for services and products through negotiations, contractual agreements, site management and job completion, along with profit and loss management to control costs and improve efficiencies. Plant/Quality/Operations Management - Quality and Operational manager proficient in WCM, lean operation, root cause analysis, launch process and key business fundamentals to drive product quality, operating efficiencies and profitability within an organization. Team Leadership - outstanding communicator with strong leadership skills, building long-term relationships with internal employees and external suppliers, establish a high level of confidence and trust along with a keen understanding of business expertise to rapidly accomplish goals in the local/global competitive markets.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

BOSK Battery Program Manager

BOSK Battery
10.2018 - Current
  • BOSK Program manager overseeing the $5.6 Billion-4.2million sq ft of site construction, equipment installation, validation, commissioning and turn over from Ford/SK joint venture.
  • Current – BOSK (Ford-SK) Joint Venture
  • Lead and support BOSK (OEM) program management team from construction phase through BEV t-TN program turnover to program start-up of production.
  • Perform Manufacturing Readiness Projection for Dry Run, Wet Run, Power-On using Microsoft Project and PQ programs to perform P&L Cost Analysis for Upper-High Level Management. (BOSK, SK and Ford VP of Battery, BOSK CEO, CFO, COO and External Affair Management)
  • Presentation of current Contractor/Sub-Contractor issue updates and articulate issues in cross-functional team meetings and reviews for FORD/BOSK/SK weekly high level (presentation.
  • Assist OEM suppliers with non-performance resolution, internal processes and procedures, supplier improvement initiatives for program cost initiatives performance
  • 5Why, Ishikawa Diagrams, etc… to ensure contractor/subcontractor issues have been corrected and preventive measures have been put in place.
  • Assist High Level (OEM-BOSK) Management with Capability Studies, APQP, PPAP, SCM, Shop Floor Planning, Flow Diagram and Work station set-up to assist OEM Program Management.

Plant Quality/Supplier Quality, CI Manager – Wauseon Ohio Facility

International Automotive Components IAC
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: Wauseon, OH
  • Accountable for all Internal and External Plant/Corporate Product Quality for the IAC Wauseon Plant.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all Product Quality issues are communicated to the Plant/Corporate Platform Manager.
  • Manage and supervise all employees in the Quality Department/CMM Lab to ensure that all company policies and laws are followed.
  • Manager of 23 Internal Quality Engineers/Quality Techs and 10 External Quality Engineers at customer facility (Union and Salary).
  • Present monthly directed reports to IAC Plant Manager, (Month End Reports, KPI Performance, Program Reviews, Cost of Poor Quality, Month End MDSIAC Reports, PPS’s (Potential Product Safety Concerns), FCA, GM, Ford and Honda Customer Concern Results, Monthly Quality Balance Scorecard Results and IATF 16949.

Operations Manager – Bowling Green Ohio Facility

Betco Corporation
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Company Overview: Bowling Green, OH
  • Responsible for operations strategy, customer and supplier quality, training and schedule management.
  • Manage all operational start-up and launch of all product lines that defines customer product needs.
  • Direct new plant start-up launch operations, line controls, cycle times, product line and product flow along with operational-processes, ODS and EIS Documentation.
  • Responsible for daily operations, forecasting and daily reporting.
  • Manage supplier quality, supply management, scheduling and IT processes to ensure production launch is operational throughout the plant.
  • Manage site project management, crew training, scheduling and coordinating of all aspects of the start-up projects with suppliers, clients, contractors and engineers.

Plant Quality Manager – Northwood Ohio Facility

Johnson Controls Inc.
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Company Overview: Northwood, OH
  • Accountable for all Internal and External Plant/Corporate Quality Management for the JCI Northwood Plant.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all Quality issues are communicated to the Plant/Corporate Platform Manager.
  • Fiat Chrysler Automotive JK (Wrangler) & KL (Cherokee) Tier 1 Program
  • Manager of 11 Direct Employees within Northwood facility and FCA TAC Complex. (Union and Non-Union)
  • Present monthly directed reports to JCI Program Directors, (Month End Reports, KPI Performance, Program Reviews, J/K&KL Cost of Poor Quality, Month End One Pagers, PPS’s (Potential Product Safety Concerns), FCA Customer Focus Audit) Results, Monthly Quality Balance Scorecard Results and TS16949 Compliance.
  • Lead problem solving activities with internal engineering, manufacturing/operations and purchasing, as well as external supplier organizations to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer (FCA). Manage line LPA’s, Line SOP’s & EIS’s, Control Plan and PFMEA.
  • Participate and present current supplier updates and articulate issues in cross-functional team meetings and reviews.
  • Assist directed and non-directed suppliers with non-conforming quality resolution, processes and procedures, yard hold activities and supplier improvements using kaizen activity, WCM tools, SCARS, CAPA and 8D management systems for current supplier issues for FCA.
  • Present current supplier product related issues and resolution using SCARs, and CAPAs to Product Recall Committee, Customer Product Audit, Incoming Quality, Plant Manager, Operations and Material Manager.
  • Assist FCA with Directed Supplier PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) quality issues to ensure product quality is received for product at JCI NW for FCA Programs.

Plant Supplier Quality Engineer FCA – Fiat Chrysler Automotive, Toledo North Assembly Plant

KYB/KA Inc. / FCA
02.2013 - 10.2015
  • Company Overview: Farmington Hills, MI
  • Lead problem solving activities with engineering, manufacturing and purchasing, as well as supplier organizations.
  • Assist external suppliers with non-conforming quality resolution, processes and procedures, yard hold activities and supplier improvements using kaizen activities, WCM tools and 8D management systems for current supplier issues.
  • Present current supplier product related issues and resolutions to Product Recall Committee (FCA Corporate), Customer Product Quality Audit Results (Supplier Locations), Incoming QualityAudits (at FCA TNAP) to FCA Plant Manager and Center Manager.
  • Assist current suppliers with NBH (New Business Hold), PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), SCARs and CAPAs to ensure product quality is received for FCA.

Operations, Quality

GLASS CITY COATINGS, INC.
09.2011 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: Toledo, OH
  • Responsible for operations strategy, customer and supplier quality, contract negotiation, project scheduling from start to completion, and project profit and loss. Manage and coordinated all projects that defined customer product needs.
  • Responsible for daily operations, developing monthly and quarterly budgets, forecasting and managing accounts receivable.
  • Assist with supplier quality resolution to ensure incoming materials are in spec through root cause.
  • Directed site project management, crew training, scheduling and coordinating of all aspects of the projects with suppliers, clients, contractors and architects as well as being the liaison between company and client.

Project Manager, Supplier Quality & Customer Service

ARROW TRU-LINE, INC.
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Company Overview: Archbold, OH
  • $100 million global leader in steel roll formed, stamped and casting products in the commercial and residential sectional overhead door industry.
  • Implemented strategic planning objectives to define execute and finalize company projects according to strict deadlines and budgets. Managed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve customer service and sales strategy through Business Development Initiatives, Operations, Marketing and Research to drive profitability for the company.
  • Defined new processes and procedures from data collected to correct inefficiencies from point of order entry to product delivery utilizing Root Cause and Cost Analysis to increase profitability projections by $1.5MM a year.
  • Assigned to Engineering Change Management as the Project Manager for projects in the range of $250K to $500K to create new processes to increase profit and savings projected at $3.5MM per year.
  • Worked within cross-functional teams that executed cost savings and quality improvement projects throughout the organization.
  • Directed the telemarketing campaign for a new product launch of the Breezy Living Product Line managing the lead data collection through Lead Master Data Tool.
  • Partnered with VP of Sales for the Inside and Outside Sales of Rolling Door Products to strategically choose suppliers, price materials and define cost and quality delivery for Original Equipment Manufacture’s (OEM’s) and in the commercial market.
  • Determined cost, materials and quality from China foundries on new product launches into the commercial and residential markets working closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Finance.

Territory Manager (Ohio, Indiana and South Michigan Regions)

RPM INTERNATIONAL/STONHARD
02.2006 - 08.2009
  • Company Overview: Maple Shade, NJ
  • $80MM global manufacturer and installer of resinous flooring products specializing in the industrial and commercial markets.
  • Implemented sales strategy, contract negotiation, project scheduling from start to completion, and project profit and loss. Manage and coordinated all projects that defined customer product needs.
  • Generated $750,000 in project revenue and $500,000 in material revenue through strategic planning and positive interactions to build solid client and business relationships.
  • Accountable for job estimating, bid proposal, contract writing and negotiation for all projects in the Ohio, Indiana and Southern Michigan territories.
  • Directed multiple-site project management, crew training, scheduling and coordinating of all aspects of the projects with suppliers, clients, contractors and architects as well as being the liaison between company and client.
  • Created the “Verge” Marketing Architectural Monthly E-News Letter to drive additional business with Architects updating them on new products and procedures.

Corporate Internal Auditor

DANA CORPORATION
04.2005 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: Toledo, OH
  • Dana is an $8 Billion global world leader in the supply of axles, drive shafts, structural, sealing, and thermal management products.
  • Accountable for corporate and division assets, cash, receivables, inventory, equipment, liabilities, payroll and human resources to ensure internal controls were working effectively to comply with company controls and federal regulations.
  • Managed SOX compliance working closely with all departments to ensure legal documentation and reports addressing the effectiveness of the internal controls and recommended solutions to improve SOX compliance.
  • Worked with all financial and accounting departments ensuring GAAP and ethical behavior were practiced within financial reporting. Selected to be a member of the Bankruptcy Audit Team for 2005 Financial Restatement.

Education

Engineering - 2YR, Local 55 Apprentice Program

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH

Master of Business Administration - Executive Management

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH
01.2009
Traveled to Japan to cultivate strategic discussions on business in a global economy 2009

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)

LOURDES UNIVERSITY, Sylvania, OH
01.2004
GPA: cum laude

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), SAP/Oracle, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Continuous Improvement, EVM, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plan, PRR, APQP, Flow Process, Ergonomic Analysis, SPC, GR&R, Ishikawa Diagram, 8D, Fast Response, SCAR, CAPA, OEE, NTR, Capability Analysis, 5W
  • Operations oversight
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic planning
  • Business management
  • Process improvements
  • Quality assurance
  • Strategic planning and execution

Training

Training, FTC, Program Risk Reduction and Business Analysis

Timeline

BOSK Battery Program Manager - BOSK Battery
10.2018 - Current
Plant Quality/Supplier Quality, CI Manager – Wauseon Ohio Facility - International Automotive Components IAC
06.2017 - 10.2018
Operations Manager – Bowling Green Ohio Facility - Betco Corporation
10.2016 - 04.2017
Plant Quality Manager – Northwood Ohio Facility - Johnson Controls Inc.
10.2015 - 09.2016
Plant Supplier Quality Engineer FCA – Fiat Chrysler Automotive, Toledo North Assembly Plant - KYB/KA Inc. / FCA
02.2013 - 10.2015
Operations, Quality - GLASS CITY COATINGS, INC.
09.2011 - 08.2012
Project Manager, Supplier Quality & Customer Service - ARROW TRU-LINE, INC.
07.2010 - 07.2012
Territory Manager (Ohio, Indiana and South Michigan Regions) - RPM INTERNATIONAL/STONHARD
02.2006 - 08.2009
Corporate Internal Auditor - DANA CORPORATION
04.2005 - 01.2006
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO - Engineering, 2YR, Local 55 Apprentice Program
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO - Master of Business Administration, Executive Management
LOURDES UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)

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