Robert Barger

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
• Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
• Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
• Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $1.75 million annualized.

Accountable for the expense, payroll, and capital budgets total of $3.5MM - $5.1MM

• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
• Responsible for developing a $175MM - $278MM production plan
• Assist in the effective management of transportation activities (where applicable) and associated budget responsibilities of $1.5MM
• Effectively manage the raw material monthly inventory budget of over $2MM - $17MM to meet production demand while minimizing capital investment without incurring opportunity cost
• Manage the purchasing process including the buying, selling and distributions aspects of the company
• Review new project proposals for the company
• Communicate with the marketing and sales team to effect working strategies
• Analyze existing purchasing processes for performance
• Implement improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems
• Handle contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers
• Identify ideal suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
• Maintain a good rapport with the company's clientele

• Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
• Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
• Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
• Coordinated meticulous order management systems and production lifecycles for comprehensive customer development and satisfaction.
• Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
• Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations.
• Managed material flow through plants across global markets in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management.
• Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
• Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
• Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
• Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.

• Performed interviews and interrogations of suspected terrorists and prisoners.
• Monitored surveillance and personnel to maximize unit and facility safety.
• Conducted reconnaissance to compile field information, focusing on High Value Target locations.
• Advised senior military members and commanders based on intelligence findings.
• Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
• Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
• Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Analyzed and collected various forms of data.