Robert Carrier
New Baltimore,MI
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Plant Manager
R&E Automated Systems
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and streamlining operations.
- Reduced production downtime with regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Managed budgets, reducing operational costs through careful financial planning and monitoring of expenses.
- Implemented safety procedures to decrease workplace accidents and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and developing individualized growth plans.
Project Manager
R&E Automated Systems
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Efficiently allocated resources to ensure all deadlines and priorities were met resulting in 100% project completion rates.
- Determine project scope boundaries, time frame, and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Submitted weekly budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to product launch.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Client Relations / Resource Manager
R&E Automated Systems
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams responsible for managing various types of resources.
- Streamlined resource allocation processes by implementing efficient scheduling and tracking systems.
Controls Engineering Supervisor
Ford Motor Company, Vehicle Operations
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Lead 19 Controls Engineers to develop standard software (Rockwell PLC) and hardware designs.
- Provided feedback on employee performance evaluations based on established goals and objectives.
- Accountable for determining standard components used in hardware designs.
- Collaborate with the Global Robot Council to develop standards using Fanuc and Kawasaki robots.
- Develop statement of work requirements for all new model launches.
- Update controls related tooling specifications.
Senior Automation Engineer, Bodyshop
Ford Motor Company, Michigan Truck Plant
01.1999 - 04.2012
- Reduced manufacturing downtime with proactive maintenance strategies and effective troubleshooting of automation equipment.
- Engineered various plant projects resolving ergonomic and cycle time issues.
- Projects involved controls hardware design, logic design and robot programming.
- AutoCAD 2000, AB 6200/RSLogix5 & 500 were software programs used to provide the documentation required to install the projects by UAW skilled trades.
Controls Design Engineer
Key Welder Corporation
03.1995 - 01.1999
- Responsible for the fluid and electrical controls design for the Ford DN101, PN96, CDW162, and PHN131 programs.
- All programs are designed according to Ford Vehicle Operations specifications.
- These specifications are all diagrammed using AutoCAD 12/13.
Electrical Engineer
Cusolar Industries
07.1993 - 03.1995
- Oversee the design and development of various Molded Interconnect Devices using Ivonding Technology.
- Develop logic for dip soldering equipment (EPM, Pillarhouse) using GE\FANUC Series One PLC.
- Perform setup and maintenance on Branson and Dukane ultrasonic equipment.
- Program Sarcem (Herqule Machine Language) and Marsilli coil winding machines.
Electronic Technician, Research and Development
Inductoheat Incorporated
08.1986 - 07.1993
- Production testing of digital cmos logic and high-speed analog circuit boards used in radio and high frequency induction heating power supplies.
- Other duties include building and testing of quality control energy monitors using fiber optic communication links.
- Contributed to the development of new products with innovative ideas and technical expertise.
Education
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
Oakland University
Rochester, MIBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MISkills
- Forecasting
- Cost Control / Reduction
- Health and safety
- Resource Coordination
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Energy management
- Facilities Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Manufacturing Plant Manager
R&E Automated Systems
09.2019 - 02.2024
Project Manager
R&E Automated Systems
08.2017 - 09.2019
Client Relations / Resource Manager
R&E Automated Systems
08.2015 - 07.2017
Controls Engineering Supervisor
Ford Motor Company, Vehicle Operations
04.2012 - 07.2015
Senior Automation Engineer, Bodyshop
Ford Motor Company, Michigan Truck Plant
01.1999 - 04.2012
Controls Design Engineer
Key Welder Corporation
03.1995 - 01.1999
Electrical Engineer
Cusolar Industries
07.1993 - 03.1995
Electronic Technician, Research and Development
Inductoheat Incorporated
08.1986 - 07.1993
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
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