CARL A.

BERNIER
40 Bettencourt Lane * Swansea, Massachusetts 02777
508-496-1564 * cbf9a846@westpost.net
OPERATIONS & MANUFACTURING
Production Manager ~ Continuous Improvement Manager
Loyal operations management professional with 20+ years of experience in product
ion and continuous improvement in manufacturing industry. Elevates quality to in
crease efficiency and maximize profit. Exceptional team leader, supervisor and t
rainer with strong communication, organizational, analytical and planning skills
. Results-oriented troubleshooter and problem solver. Areas of expertise:

Operations Management * Lennox * Manufacturing * Productivity * Safety * Schedul

ing * Work Flow
Total Quality * Six Sigma * Statistical Process Control * ISO 9001 / 9002 * Cont
inuous Improvement
Communication * Corrective Actions * Problem Resolution * Process & Procedures
Team Leadership * Hiring * Supervision * Training * Customer Service * Vendor Re
lations
Project Management * Budgets * Profit & Loss * Financial Oversight * Cost Improv
ement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAD MAX SHIRT COMPANY, Swansea, Massachusetts * 2003-Present
Supplier of embroidery, silk screening and heat transfer to clothing with 2 empl
oyees. Annual sales total $250K.
Owner
Manage all aspects of company, including financials, production, supplier relati
ons and customer service. Provide oversight and strategic direction to ensure pr
ofitability. Determine and implement operating procedures. Create supply chain o
f materials. Hire, train and supervise staff. Conduct performance evaluations. D
evelop new business. Conduct negotiations.
Key Highlights:
* Spearheaded profitable start up business and earned recognition as industry le
ader.
* Improved productivity by utilizing Total Quality tools to establish rigorous S
ix Sigma manufacturing capability.
POLAROID CORPORATION, New Bedford, Massachusetts * 1990-2002
Global manufacturer of instant film and cameras with 17K employees.
Production Supervisor (1993-2002)
Managed Dyes, Polymers & Emulsion Group of Negative Manufacturing Division, prod
ucing over $50M in annual inventory. Analyzed data to ensure production meets sp
ecifications. Partnered with Engineering Department to develop new products. Sup
ervised 60 employees. Provided technical leadership to 500 staff. Coordinated tr
ainings.
Key Highlights:
* Resolved production problems across 3 shifts by initiating improved communicat
ion protocols.
* Expedited order completion and generated increased profit by integrating new m
anufacturing procedures utilizing Statistical Process Control.
* Elevated quality standards through assisting in development of ISO 9001 / 9002
 procedures.
* Selected to serve on prestigious Total Quality Ownership Council with Board of
Directors and senior management, 1995-2000.
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POLAROID CORPORATION (continued):

Continuous Improvement / Total Quality Manager (1990-1993)
Integrated Total Quality / Lennox principles into production. Led continuous imp
rovement teams. Provided troubleshooting efforts to resolve issues. Facilitated
team meetings.
Key Highlights:
* Saved $2M of chemical handling costs through successful customer-supplier nego
tiations.
* Increased yield and reduced costs by implementing cross-training programs.
* Created cost savings and reduced work-related injuries through design and impl
ementation of Safety Training program.
CAREER NOTE: Additional professional experiences include Training Coordinator an
d Lead Technician, Polaroid, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Details available on re
quest.
TRAININGS
Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
Trouble Shooting Skills
Six Hats Thinking
Facilitator Training
Technical Writing
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Total Quality Management & Lennox Instructor / Facilitator
Certified Professional Trainer & Troubleshooter
Licensed General Contractor in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
TECHNOLOGY
SAP
Abreva Brown (ABB) Process Control
Microsoft Word * Excel * PowerPoint * Outlook * Outlook Express * Publisher
Corel Draw * Photo Shop * Adobe Illustrator
XP Operating System
AWARDS
Numerous Total Quality Awards, Polaroid
MEMBERSHIP
Rhode Island Small Business Association
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Chemistry
Bristol Community College, Fall River, Massachusetts
Associate Degree in Engineering
Roger Williams College, Providence, Rhode Island