1. WILLIAM SWARTZ
13500 Scarlet Sage Ct, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Cell: 3015737734
bill.swartz@volvo.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Highly accomplished management professional with 24 years of experience in operations, team management, safety
and regulatory compliance, change management, and strategic planning. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven
success in implementing effective process improvements. Pragmatic and focused in dynamic and fluid environments.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Strategic planner Plant operations expertise
Staff development/coaching Change management
Six Sigma certified Kaizen facilitator
Team leadership Process improvements
Plant turn around Problem resolution
Policy/program development Market growth
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Evaluated product and process disadvantages and suggested solutions including changes to processes, products, or
quality standards where warranted.
Consistently met project schedule and workload goals by managing and allocating proper staff levels
Strategically increased productivity by 26% through the implementation of various process improvements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VOLVO POWERTRAIN MORTH AMERICA
Hagerstown, MD
Maintenance Manager 04/2016 to Current
Oversee building and site maintenance including grounds, assembly line, and facilities operations.
Directed daily operations including financial, human resources, marketing, inventory control, and change
management to ensure optimal operating efficiency
Maximized productivity by leading on-the-job training focusing on safety practices and procedures and
managing both human and material resources to meet production targets.
VOLVO POWERTRAIN NORTH AMERICA
Hagerstown, MD
Production Manager 06/2007 to 03/2016
Lead Transmission Division in $1.6m (USD) cost reduction (26% productivity gain), 2014
Lead assembly, test, & paint organization; 20 professionals including Supervisors, industrial engineers, quality
managers, labor relations, finance, & UAW committee persons on a world class manufacturing journey; met
KPI target of $1.2m (USD) cost reduction (8% productivity improvement), 2013
Focus for achievements: safety, quality, delivery, cost, people & process stability
Drove implementation of autonomous maintenance, 5s, root cause analysis, & implemented high performance
teams, 2007 - 2014
VOLVO POWERTRAIN NORTH AMERICA
Hagerstown, MD
Production Supervisor 06/2004 to 05/2007
500k cost savings in paint quality and performance stability through quality process enhancements
Robotics training for in-house paint programming
Achieved 6 sigma master black belt ABB robotics certification
Trained workforce in lean principals through a plant turn around
MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP
Shady Grove, PA
Senior Production Supervisor 06/1994 to 06/2004
Managed assembly, test, & paint area for AT422 military cranes

2. product lines
Implemented 5s
FRANKLIN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Chambersburg, PA
Night class Instructor
Instructed a class of 12 students for 12 week programs
Developed class structure
MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP
Shady Grove, PA
Assembler / Welder
Use of carbon arc and plasma cutters
Crane operation
HARTMAN MASONRY
PA
Mason
Constructed homes & industrial buildings using brick, block, and stone
PINEY MOUNTAIN NURSING HOME
Fayetteville, PA
Maintenance Technician
Grounds keeping, minor electrical work, painting, carpentry work
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Penn State University, University Park, PA, United States
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Hagerstown Community College, Hagerstown, MD, United States
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FACILITATOR CERTIFICATION: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Volvo University, Hagerstown, MD, US
CONTINUING EDUCATION: LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Volvo University, Hagerstown, MD, US
CERTIFICATIONS
SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT: MASTER LEAN SIX SIGMA
Villanova University, Villanova, MD, US
CERTIFICATION: ABB S4 PAINT / MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SERVICE PROGRAMMING
ABB University, Auburn Hills, MI, US
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hagerstown Long Meadow Rotary Member since 2013
Horizon Goodwill Board of Directors Member since 2013
09/1993 to
06/1993 to
01/1992 to
06/1987 to
2017
2005
2013
2012
2007
2005
Managed customer acceptance center (final quality area prior to delivery to customer)/ paint facility for all
05/2002
06/1994
Assembled rough terrain cranes, with some welding procedures (MIG) from carrier through final
05/1993
05/1992