Summary
Conner Garrison is a global supply chain and automation leader with 12 years of experience designing and scaling intralogistics and robotics programs. Currently stewarding the Global Robotics Program at Eli Lilly, he has progressed through roles from process engineer to associate director, blending hands-on automation engineering with strategic supply chain improvements. His background includes MES and automation roles across manufacturing firms like Continental and HNI, giving him deep practical knowledge of plant-floor systems and cross-site deployment. Conner pairs an Industrial Engineering degree with a supply chain concentration to translate complex operational requirements into auditable, efficiency-focused solutions. Known for bridging engineering and operations, he excels at moving pilots into production at enterprise scale while maintaining compliance in regulated environments. Based in Durham, NC, he brings a pragmatic, data-driven approach and a knack for turning legacy logistics into modern, robotics-enabled workflows.
12 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Illinois Central College
Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering with Supply Chain Concentration, Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering with Supply Chain Concentration at Bradley University
Dunlap High School