Richard Carroll
About Richard Carroll
Richard Carroll serves as the Plant General Manager at ABC GROUP in Querétaro, where he has successfully led the opening of a new injection molding facility and consistently exceeded sales and performance targets since 2013.
Current Role as Plant General Manager
Richard Carroll has served as the Plant General Manager at ABC GROUP since 2013. In this role, he oversees operations in Querétaro, Mexico, managing a team of 250 direct and indirect workers across various departments, including logistics, quality, finance, production, engineering, and purchasing. Under his leadership, the facility successfully opened for injection molding, achieving production targets and key performance indicators from the second month of operation.
Previous Experience at ABC GROUP
Before his current position, Richard Carroll worked as the Engineering Manager at ABC GROUP from 2011 to 2013. During this time, he contributed to the company's operations in the Querétaro area, focusing on engineering processes and quality improvements. His efforts led to the facility passing the ISO/TS audit with zero findings in its first year of production.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
Richard Carroll studied at Instituto Tecnologico de Queretaro, where he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on manufacturing. He completed his studies from 1994 to 1999, equipping him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his career in engineering and management.
Achievements in Product Launches and Quality Management
Throughout his career, Richard Carroll has successfully launched new class A products for Mazda and implemented a quality system in a new facility. He achieved significant recognition by winning the Supplier Quality Excellence Award from GM in the second year of production. His management strategies also resulted in a turnover rate of less than 1% over two years.
Career Progression and Roles in the Industry
Richard Carroll has held various positions in the automotive industry prior to his current role. He worked at Valeo Sylvania as a Senior Program Manager for six months in 2011 and spent 11 years at Flex-n-Gate Corporation in multiple roles, including Account Manager, Program Manager, and Engineering Manager. He also served as a Quality Engineer at Woco Industrietechnik GmbH for one year in Ontario, Canada.