Carlo Valentine

About Carlo Valentine

Transformational operations leader with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience driving operational excellence in complex manufacturing environments for industry leaders in complex Robotics and Aerospace. Proven track record of scaling operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering sustainable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost reduction. Known for building high-performing teams and managing multi-site operations with P&L responsibility exceeding $100M.• Highly organized, results-driven w/ depth of experience leading full spectrum of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, S & OP, and Materials Management within competitive global manufacturing environments. • Business Transformation: Large-scale change management, process optimization, digital transformation initiatives, and strategic cost reduction programs.• Recognized for driving change management initiatives resulting in cycle time improvements, inventory and operating expense reductions. • Respected leader w/ proven results participating in various projects, developing and driving implementation of ERP implementation (SAP/Oracle), supply chain optimization, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Experience

1. Senior Operations Manager

   Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics

   Jun 2021 — Present · North Reading, MA, US

   Direct end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple facilities within the Robotics Manufacturing Technology Organization (RMTO), managing 500+ personnel and $100M+ annual production value. Accountable for strategic planning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across SPQDV metrics.Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence • Developed 3-year operational roadmaps establishing site manufacturing goals and driving continuous improvement • Direct multi-site operations managing budgets of tens of millions across operations, capital equipment, and workforce • Achieved 98% build plan adherence while exceeding productivity targets across 15+ product lines • Reduced inventory errors from 6% to 1%, lowering cost per unit from $13K to $2K through ITT implementation • Delivered $850K in transportation savings through strategic logistics partnershipsOrganizational Transformation & Scaling • Launched second shift operations, increasing production capacity by 85% while maintaining quality standards • Implemented kitting solutions and warehouse optimization, achieving 18% inventory accuracy improvement • Led $1.65M PIT modernization initiative, projecting 90% reduction in PIT-related incidentsCross-Functional Leadership & Innovation • Led teams implementing Oracle MSCA, automated inventory tracking, and real-time analytics dashboards • Spearheaded RMA service platform processing $10.6M in returns (72% YoY increase), reducing non-value add returns by 15% • Partnered with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams ensuring manufacturing readiness for new launchesTalent Development & Organizational Culture • Developed training programs reducing onboarding time from 6 to 4 weeks • Established safety standards aligned with Amazon\'s global requirements, trending towards 75% reduction in recordable incidents • Created scalable infrastructure supporting future growth in robotics manufacturing

Education

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2016

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Operations Management

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Production Planning
• Minitab
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Master Scheduling
• Logistics
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Oracle Database
• Inventory Management
• Operations Management
• Sap
• Project Management
• 5s
• Erp
• Supply Chain
• Materials Management
• Microsoft Office
• Mrp
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing