Jessica Barker
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Senior Manager with strong experience executing enterprise-scale changes with cross-functional partnership. Proven ability to support emerging technologies from concept to pilot to scaled deployment in live operational environments. Known for field credibility and translating complex technical details into simple operational outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
Walmart
Bentonville, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Led enterprise modernization of engineered labor standards impacting over 20,000 associates daily, by executing calculations, validations, and large‑scale rollouts to ensure accuracy and operational trust.
- Defined program strategy including resourcing roadmaps and project prioritization to influence senior leadership to align investments.
- Translated complex technical and system changes into operational adoption plans and execution timelines, facilitating risk mitigation and enhancing change management effectiveness.
- Trained and enabled operational support teams to communicate standards changes accurately and consistently, improving scalability, sustainability, and long‑term program ownership.
- Managed and developed a team of two engineers, providing technical direction and performance coaching while ensuring hands-on execution in enterprise delivery.
Staff Automation Engineer
Walmart
Hoboken, New Jersey
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed the legacy engineering standards program for the GDC network and reduced workload from an entire engineering team to a single person by improving the processes, tools, training, and visibility for operations.
- Processed around 1,000 operational standards requests annually with a 3-day SLA, ensuring accuracy for associates and fostering strong relationships with onsite management.
- Streamlined the standards audit process to increase the number of buildings audited per year from 12 DCs to all 50 DCs annually.
Supply Chain Engineer
Walmart
Pageland, SC
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Led optimal layout rack configuration projects at three GDCs to save approximately $100,000 annually in pallet breakdown savings at each site.
- Managed a region of engineered standards and completed annual frequency validations and time studies across the grocery network to ensure accurate labor standards.
Industrial Engineering Intern
Boscov’s
Reading, Pennsylvania
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Supported a Labor Management System (LMS) integration project saving Boscov's $120,000/year on paper tracking costs.
- Developed SOPs for two production areas and led operator training to enable smooth change management and successful adoption of new roles and workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2017
Skills
- Change management
- Process optimization
- Data analysis
- Training development
- Strategy planning
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
Timeline
Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
Walmart
05.2023 - Current
Staff Automation Engineer
Walmart
02.2020 - 05.2023
Supply Chain Engineer
Walmart
07.2017 - 02.2020
Industrial Engineering Intern
Boscov’s
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Pennsylvania State University