Sean Barger
Moneta,VA
Summary
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defect Analyst
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia
07.2024 - Current
- 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
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia
04.2022 - 07.2024
- 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
UPS
01.2019 - 04.2022
- 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 -
Lord Botetourt High School
Daleville, VASkills
- 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 - Current
Production Supervisor
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia
04.2022 - 07.2024
Logistics Supervisor
UPS
01.2019 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Lord Botetourt High School
Leadership & Professional Development
- Advanced Leadership Training – Cortex Program (2 years)
- Ongoing development in leadership tactics, coaching strategies, and team performance