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Kenneth Carlson

Summary

Davalor Mold plastic injection molding, prototype and production manufacturing, captive in house mold manufacturing, 37 years.

  • General contractor for company expansion of three buildings including infrastructures approximately 125,000 square feet.
  • Purchased and implemented 74 injection molding machines along with manufacturing cells including automation.
  • Strong Maintenance and Process Control Troubleshooting.
  • Proficient molding tryouts and design of experiment studies (DOE).
  • Responsible for maintaining all aspects of current building/manufacturing arena infrastructures.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Davalor Mold Company
08.1988 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Shipping to 82 Facilities, 22 countries, and 6 continents.
  • Customers include ZF-TRW, Autoliv, Key Safety, Trico, Fischer Automotive, EOS Energy, and Apollo America.
  • IATF 16949, ISO 14001, Champion of Implementation Team.

Manufacturing Manager

Davalor Mold Company
  • Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
  • Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
  • Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
  • Built strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.
  • Coordinated efforts between engineering, design, procurement, and quality assurance departments to streamline product development cycles and improve overall productivity.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
  • Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal levels were maintained to meet production demands without excessive stockpiling or shortages.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Reduced machine downtime through proactive maintenance and effective troubleshooting techniques.
  • Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification or replacement.
  • Evaluated and recommended new technology investments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall production capabilities.
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining manufacturing processes and implementing lean principles.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
  • Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
  • IQMS ERP System implementation team-responsible for manufacturing module along with raw materials.
  • Participated in Toyota Production system, 18 month program workshops, sponsored by Autoliv Supplier development. Philosophy focused on maximizing value and minimizing waste.
  • Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
  • Implementation of PDR Team (Part Discrepancy Report). Problem solving involving high repetitive defects, Cross Functional Team.
  • Implementation of Fast Response Team involving customer concerns.
  • Implementation of daily shift team meetings. (What has happened in the last 24 hours, what is happening in the next 24 hours).

Maintenance Manager

Davalor Mold Company
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Mold Manufacturing planning team. Responsible for selection of Hot Runner systems, Valve Gate systems, and any type of mold manufacturing accessories such as RJG, part present verifications, etc.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Davalor Mold Company
08.1988 - Current

Manufacturing Manager

Davalor Mold Company

Maintenance Manager

Davalor Mold Company

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