Douglas Carter
About Douglas Carter
Douglas Carter serves as the Sr. Director of Distribution - Supply Chain at Floor & Decor, bringing extensive experience in manufacturing and quality management across various industries. He has held significant roles at companies such as Honda, BMW, and GE, and possesses a strong educational background in Welding Engineering and Organizational Development.
Current Role at Floor & Decor
Douglas Carter serves as the Sr. Director of Distribution - Supply Chain at Floor & Decor, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing distribution operations and supply chain management within the Greater Atlanta Area. His responsibilities include budget control, capital investment planning, and managing new model launch budgeting for mass production departments.
Previous Experience in Automotive Manufacturing
Douglas Carter has extensive experience in the automotive manufacturing sector. He worked at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC as a Value Stream Section Manager from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as a Staff Engineer at Honda of America Mfg., Inc. for ten years, from 1997 to 2007. His career also includes a role as Production Superintendent at Ford Motor Company from 1989 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Carter holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development from the University of Louisville, where he studied from 1990 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University, completing his studies from 1983 to 1988. His expertise includes welding operations, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Quality Management Experience
Carter has a background in quality management, having worked as a Quality Manager at Gestamp for three months in 2010. He has developed and managed quality systems using methodologies such as Advanced Product Quality Planning, Statistical Process Control, and Six Sigma. His experience includes managing FDA regulated facilities, which is essential for compliance in medical device manufacturing.
Technical Training and Organizational Development
Douglas Carter has experience in technical training and organizational development. He has created training and hiring plans, developed training materials, and implemented mentoring processes. His role in facilitating training and continuous improvement initiatives has contributed to enhancing operational efficiency in various manufacturing settings.