Sean Barger
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia
Moneta,VA
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Operations, Production, and Quality Leader with proven success in high-volume manufacturing and logistics environments. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in 24/7 operations while driving safety, quality, cost control, and equipment reliability. Highly skilled in data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Recognized for exceptional leadership and performance, including selection for national and international support initiatives in Japan and Bethlehem, PA.
Work History
Defect Analyst
2 Years 3 Months- Analyze defective in-house inventory to identify root causes, defect trends, and potential quality incidents
- Partner with Technical Services to evaluate in-house inventory for emerging risks and defect root causes
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and scrap-prevention initiatives across multiple production lines
- Communicate with maintenance, utility personnel, and electronics technicians to implement corrective actions that eliminate root causes of scrap and defects
- Navigate and interpret HMIs and PLCs on high-pressure curing equipment to investigate defective inventory and process abnormalities
- Test equipment following corrective actions to verify issues have been fully resolved and defects eliminated
- Review and amend quality checks to mitigate man-related scrap and process variability
- Educate production teams on current and historical quality incidents, corrective actions, and countermeasures
- Support continuous improvement through defect trend analysis and process optimization
- Assist with preventative and temporary preventative maintenance scheduling for underperforming equipment
Production Supervisor
2 Years 3 Months- Led and supervised 5–25 employees per shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Conducted KY risk identification activities, 2S audits, Joint Safety Committee audits, and shift safety meetings
- Managed production flow, staffing, and priorities to meet output and quality targets
- Performed first-article inspections for new product launches
- Investigated defective products and coordinated corrective actions with quality and maintenance teams
- Audited curing press charts for temperature and pressure compliance
- Coordinated with maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance
- Managed material inventory and supported cost-control initiatives
Logistics Supervisor
3 Years 3 Months- Led teams in a high-volume warehouse and logistics operation
- Conducted daily pre-sort meetings covering safety, goals, and operational expectations
- Verified trailers, load plans, and distribution accuracy
- Audited loading and unloading processes for safety and quality compliance
- Tracked hourly production metrics and workforce performance
- Completed Daily Equipment Condition Reports (DECRs) and safety observations
- Ensured compliance with training, safety, and operational standards
- Served as backup Industrial Plant Logistics Supervisor and Flow Control Supervisor
- Traveled to multiple UPS hubs to provide leadership support and training
Education
High School Diploma
Completed 2 years of college coursework
Skills
Production & Operations Management
Safety Leadership & OSHA Compliance
Quality Assurance & Defect Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Preventative & Temporary Preventative Maintenance (TPM)
HMI & PLC Navigation (High-Pressure Curing Equipment)
Cross-Functional Collaboration (Maintenance
Utilities
Electronics)
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
Cost Reduction & Inventory Control
Oracle Systems (Fluent)
Microsoft Excel
Team collaboration and leadership
Accomplishments
- Selected as 1 of 2 supervisors plant-wide to travel to Japan and present Temporary Preventative Maintenance (TPM) projects at a global conference
- Selected to travel to Bethlehem, PA to support an underperforming UPS facility based on leadership, safety, and production performance
- Reduced overall quality incidents by 20% through defect trend analysis and root cause investigation
- Achieved a 67% reduction in cured scrap defects (“pinched beads”) through process and quality countermeasures
- Maintained 24 consecutive months of scrap budget compliance
- Contributed to 40% cost reduction efforts through waste elimination, scrap reduction, and inventory control
- Improved machine utilization by 8.5%, establishing a company record
- Drove a 58% reduction in safety incidents by fostering a safety-first culture
Certification
Financial Literacy Certification (2015)
Timeline
Defect Analyst
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Production Supervisor
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia
04.2022 - 07.2024Read More
Logistics Supervisor
UPS
01.2019 - 04.2022Read More
Lord Botetourt High School
High School Diploma
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Leadership & Professional Development
- Advanced Leadership Training – Cortex Program (2 years)
- Ongoing development in leadership tactics, coaching strategies, and team performance