MICHAEL CARLSON
Horicon,WI
Summary
With extensive expertise in management, manufacturing, fabrication, and production of diverse materials, I possess the requisite skills for the available position at our Company. Throughout my professional journey, I have effectively overseen a store with a team of full and part-time employees, operated and programmed robotic welds, and conducted manual welding of various products. Moreover, I have held significant roles including Robotic Welding Lead, Shipping Supervisor, Sub Assembly Warehouse Manager, and Lead Expeditor. My broad experience positions me as an invaluable candidate for this role. Ask me about my first job in manufacturing at Kane Screens shortly after getting out of the U.S.A.F.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Helgesen/Standard Iron
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and assisted in employees being in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes. I like to see development in individuals.
- Conducted performance reviews, identied areas for improvement and used Performance improvement plans to assist productivity of employees.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to My Operations team for discussion and action if needed.
- My proverbial foot in the door at Sumner St was a Helgesen welder Oct 2021
- I possess a vast background in manufacturing that encompasses a "ground up" Experience.
- My present role has led me the opportunity to work alongside various departments.
- On my path to join the current Operations Team, I enjoy my role with a Focus on Safe, Quality parts being built in a timely manner, properly to ensure Customer Satisfaction and On time Delivery
- I have had the privilege to learn about my teams strong points as a whole and strengths each individual has displayed while Collaborating on projects.
Recruiter
Helgesen/Standard Iron
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Start to Finish recruiting of Professional/Welder/General Positions
Welder
Helgesen/Standard Iron
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Skillsets and Product can be produced
Sub Assembly Warehouse Supervisor
Robbins Manufacturing
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Fall River WI
- I have been fortunate to have held many positions at this employer that has allowed me to gain a great deal of knowledge in the many fields pertinent to the job opening
- I started my employment as a Robotic operator and soon had the ability to write programs that decreased run time and increased production
- I later was asked to be the Lead for the department to ensure employees work well and on the most imperative jobs according to the production management team
- During my time as a MIG/TIG welder, I improved my Blueprint reading and weld application skills
- I was also asked to take the position of shipping supervisor due in part by learning the ropes early on
- As Lead Expeditor I would actively pursue the most efficient and economical way to decrease delivery time and reduce costs by utilizing alternate transportation of product to customers
- I was part of a team that was successful at reducing past due accounts and increasing on time deliveries through production meetings and applications of new processes and procedures
- I took it upon myself to consult Welding charts and departments on any and all quality and revision concerns to find a positive solution pertaining to the product at hand
- Communication with many customers throughout the day became common as I would answer any and all questions they may need answered
- Fall River WI
Assistant Manager
Family Video
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Beaver Dam
- Perform daily tasks that supported the business model in place for the franchise
- Daily tasks included responsibilities ranging from customer service to clerical skills necessary to maintain and track current status of revenue accrued throughout certain time phases
- Effectively manage a growing staff and resolve any challenges the business would face in an efficient and positive manner
- Beaver Dam
Sales Consultant
Beaver Dam Ford LLC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Beaver Dam WI
- Successfully built and maintained relationships with a large customer base
- Guided customers through a complete explanation of vehicles and ensuring they had all the necessary information need to purchase a new automobile as well as extra goods and services
- Cold called prospective customers in any down time in order to build revenue
- Beaver Dam WI
Education
CCAF - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Kane Area High School
01.2002
Skills
- Statistical Evaluation
- Conversational Bilingual Proficiency
- Effective Change Management Strategies
- Process Improvement Oversight
- Workforce Development
- Logistics management
- Fabrication
- Critical thinking
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Knowledge of heavy equipment
- Heavy equipment operations
Hobbies and Interests
- Aviation
- Rock CLimbing
- Family activities
- Cycling
- Running
- Woodworking
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Camping
- Musical instruments
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Operations Manager
Helgesen/Standard Iron
02.2022 - Current
Recruiter
Helgesen/Standard Iron
10.2021 - 12.2021
Welder
Helgesen/Standard Iron
03.2021 - 10.2021
Sub Assembly Warehouse Supervisor
Robbins Manufacturing
02.2011 - 02.2018
Assistant Manager
Family Video
01.2010 - 02.2011
Sales Consultant
Beaver Dam Ford LLC
01.2008 - 01.2010
CCAF - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Kane Area High School
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