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Carl Karder

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
07.2008 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands. By switching to softer Dyno-Matic brushes to extend longevity to reduce rebuild intervals.
  • Organized spare parts for the trades to streamline maintenance tasks.
  • Designed and enforced best-practice methodologies.

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
03.2007 - 07.2008
  • Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.
  • Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
  • Created standardized set-ups for staff workstations and tools to streamline opening and closing operations.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked on the MKS launch in the Bodyside area.

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
03.2004 - 03.2007
  • Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.
  • Drafted preventive maintenance schedules around avoiding service disruptions and equipment breakdowns. I was the PM lead for 1 year
  • Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
  • I was the lead on all Press installations & removals.
  • I installed the Die tryout line that consisted of 3 Tandem presses with a double action draw press.
  • I was the hard hit coordinator for the plant. I had to report out on all hard hits to the Stamping Business Unit.
  • I also worked in the Plastic side of the plant that extruded & formed inner fender wells.
  • I was the project lead on the new type of Dyno-Matic that used grease rather than oil.
  • I work in the Sub Assy area.


Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
12.2002 - 03.2004
  • Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Vice President of Operations

Karder Machine Co.
06.2000 - 12.2002
  • Applied development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations. This was done by hiring a higher skill set of a controls enginer.
  • I was in control of the plant funds.
  • I wrote plant projects.
  • At Fords request I started & implemented the QS-9000 & the Ford Q-1 requirements.
  • I completed the Perry Johnson lead auditor course.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Increased company profits by 30% through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements. I widened the companies view on new costumers other that just working on stamping presses.
  • Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
  • Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands. When I took over the plant was over staffed. As a result I had no other choice but to layoff 10% of the work force. This freed up the funds to update aging machines.
  • Integrated marketing plans to reach wider audience and push business prospects closer to conversion.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.

Field Supervisor, Machinist, Welder, Millwright

Karder Machine Co.
05.1983 - 12.2002
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
  • Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
  • Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
  • Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
  • Built and nurtured relationships with customers and vendors to maximize profit potential.
  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Mentored team members in best practices to increase performance.
  • Negotiated contracts, rates and terms with vendors to achieve competitive pricing.
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment .
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards per customer directions.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • I can TIG, MIG, Arc weld & braze.
  • I ran Lathes from Small tool room lathes up to ones with a 98" chuck & 100' bed.
  • I ran Horizontal Boring Mills with 50 feet of travel & 25 feet of vertical travel.
  • I ran the Portable machining side of the business. This was portable line boring, Milling & turning.
  • I had done over 90 jobs done portably & never had to preform any warranty work on them.
  • I have ran Field jobs in 3 different states at the same time. This consisted of 3 teams of 4 Technicians, Machinist & welders.
  • I've removed around 20 stamping presses, rebuilt them & installed them.
  • I can use Auto Cad.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
  • Estimated time and materials for projects to assist management in making informed decisions on project budgets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jackson High School
Massillon, OH
05.1983

Timeline

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
07.2008 - Current

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
03.2007 - 07.2008

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
03.2004 - 03.2007

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Co.
12.2002 - 03.2004

Vice President of Operations

Karder Machine Co.
06.2000 - 12.2002

Field Supervisor, Machinist, Welder, Millwright

Karder Machine Co.
05.1983 - 12.2002

High School Diploma -

Jackson High School

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