Samuel M. Carver was named senior vice president
– global operations in April 2021. He is responsible for the company’s
manufacturing operations in North America, Asia and Europe, as well as global
capital planning, manufacturing engineering and quality assurance. Sam also is
responsible for all AOS operating systems and supply chain activities worldwide
and supports our global business units.
Sam joined A. O. Smith in 2006
as plant manager of the company’s standard commercial water heater operations
in McBee, South Carolina and in 2007, became director of operations. He was
promoted to vice president – North America Manufacturing for the North America
Water Heating business unit in 2011.
Prior to joining A. O. Smith,
Sam managed plants for Rexnord and Kennametal in Alabama, Arkansas and South
Carolina. He began his career at Danaher Corporation with progressive
functional leadership roles in manufacturing and materials.
Sam
earned his BS in management from Clemson University and MBA from the University
of South Carolina. He holds a Certified Supply Chain Professional credential
from APICS.