Steven Carter
Spring,TX
Summary
Manufacturing and operations leader with 25+ years of experience progressing from fitter/welder to operations supervision. Proven ability to manage crews, control workflow, create production schedules, reduce indirect labor, and deliver quality products on time. Strong hands-on background combined with planning, MRP, and ERP system experience (JD Edwards, Epicor). Known for leading by example, improving efficiency, and maintaining high quality standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Unifab
Willis, Tx
02.2024 - Current
- Create and manage jobs from start to finish.
- Order materials and coordinate inventory needs.
- Oversee shipping and receiving operations.
- Maintain efficient shop workflow and production priorities.
2nd Shift Supervisor
Sabre
Conroe, Tx
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised second-shift manufacturing operations.
- Used Epicor ERP system to track jobs and production.
- Reduced indirect hours and improved shop efficiency.
- Brought press brake operations in-house, improving turnaround and cost control.
Expeditor
NOV
Conroe, Tx
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with purchasing and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery.
- Tracked job progress and resolved schedule constraints.
- Improved communication between departments to prevent delays.
Senior Production Control Coordinator
NOV
Conroe, Tx
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated purchasing, sales, and manufacturing across U.S. and Singapore facilities.
- Created production schedules for manufacturing operations.
- Issued purchase orders for outsourced projects.
- Ensured teams were aligned on correct priorities and job execution.
Planner
NOV
Conroe, Tx
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Created work orders using MRP systems.
- Generated dispatch reports and monitored job completion.
- Communicated schedule changes to customers.
- Used JD Edwards ERP system to maintain accurate production planning.
Lead Man
NOV
Dayton, Tx
11.2015 - 07.2020
- Controlled shop workflow and production schedules.
- Ensured jobs were completed on time and employees stayed on task.
- Minimized indirect labor hours and improved efficiency.
- Supported daily supervision of shop personnel.
Pipe Fitter
NOV
Dayton, Tx
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Fit pipe spools for mud tank fabrication.
Fitter / Welder
Persinger Services
Conroe, Tx
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Fit and welded large furnaces and ovens per customer specifications.
Lead Man
Carter Metalworks
Conroe, Tx
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Built parts per specifications and ensured quality standards.
- Managed and led a crew of 6 employees.
Production Supervisor
Springer & Springer
Splendora, Tx
05.2004 - 06.2007
- Managed shop and field crews installing flood gates.
- Read and interpreted prints.
- Ensured quality of parts and installations.
Fitter / Welder
Park Environmental
Houston, Tx
02.1996 - 04.2004
- Read prints and fit/weld parts per specifications.
Education
No Degree -
Conroe High School
Conroe, TXSkills
- Manufacturing & Operations Management
- Production Scheduling & Workflow Control
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Quality Control & Continuous Improvement
- MRP / ERP Systems (JD Edwards, Epicor)
- Shop Efficiency & Indirect Labor Reduction
- Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Welding & Fabrication Processes
- Fitting & Welding
- Plate Roll, Press Brake
- Ironworker, Shear
- JD Edwards ERP
- Epicor ERP
- Microsoft Excel (basic)
- Leadership Strengths
- Leads by example
- Strong work ethic
- Pride in workmanship
- Commitment to quality
- Team-focused and results-driven
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Unifab
02.2024 - Current
2nd Shift Supervisor
Sabre
07.2023 - 12.2023
Expeditor
NOV
12.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Production Control Coordinator
NOV
10.2021 - 12.2022
Planner
NOV
07.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Man
NOV
11.2015 - 07.2020
Pipe Fitter
NOV
08.2015 - 11.2015
Fitter / Welder
Persinger Services
09.2010 - 12.2011
Lead Man
Carter Metalworks
07.2007 - 07.2010
Production Supervisor
Springer & Springer
05.2004 - 06.2007
Fitter / Welder
Park Environmental
02.1996 - 04.2004
No Degree -
Conroe High School