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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
2019.09 - 2024.02
  • 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
2017.08 - 2019.09
  • 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
2015.08 - 2017.07
  • 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
2012.04 - 2015.07
  • 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
1999.01 - 2012.04
  • 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
1995.03 - 1999.01
  • 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
1993.07 - 1995.03
  • 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
1986.08 - 1993.07
  • 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, MI

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Skills

  • 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
2019.09 - 2024.02

Project Manager

R&E Automated Systems
2017.08 - 2019.09

Client Relations / Resource Manager

R&E Automated Systems
2015.08 - 2017.07

Controls Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company, Vehicle Operations
2012.04 - 2015.07

Senior Automation Engineer, Bodyshop

Ford Motor Company, Michigan Truck Plant
1999.01 - 2012.04

Controls Design Engineer

Key Welder Corporation
1995.03 - 1999.01

Electrical Engineer

Cusolar Industries
1993.07 - 1995.03

Electronic Technician, Research and Development

Inductoheat Incorporated
1986.08 - 1993.07

Master of Science - Systems Engineering

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Lawrence Technological University
Robert Carrier