Travis Barker
Manufacturing Supervisor
Houston,TX
Summary
Warehouse Quality and Operations professional with extensive hands-on experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, corrective and preventive actions, OSHA safety enforcement, and team supervision. Demonstrated ability to lead quality programs, enforce SOPs, analyze operational risk, and drive continuous improvement within warehouse, manufacturing, and supply chain environments.
Experienced with team leadership, operational management, and conflict resolution. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to optimize team performance. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and driving consistent results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Construction Supervisor
B&B Mobile Home Movers
Columbus, MS
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Responsible for a safety and quality culture
- Responsible for directly or indirectly supervising staff in production and quality to ensure efficient production processes
- Identify area for improvement in production processes, implementing new technologies, and optimizing workflow to enhance efficiency.
- Identify and resolve production issues promptly and effectively to prevent and/or minimize downtime and aid in repairs, if necessary
- Maintain a strong and visible leadership presence on the construction site to monitor performance, address issues promptly, foster team engagement, and ensure operational efficiency
- Maintain production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products and services
- Maintain staffing needs to meet production expectations and ensure compliance with employment practices
- Address production issues promptly, resolve conflict, and implement solutions to ensure continuous operations
- Demonstrate an active role in the company’s continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth
- In depth knowledge of company policies and procedures and the ability to lead by example
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless operations
- Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager regarding problems or issues impacting production
- Communicates and coordinates production schedule with CSR maintenance personnel for preventive and reactive maintenance activities
- Perform other related duties that may be assigned or associated with the responsibility of the position.
Quality Control Inspector
Renewable Energy Solutions
West Point, MS
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Conducted inspections of solar panel components to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Performed visual and functional tests on renewable energy products for defect identification.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate documentation of inspection results and corrective actions.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement solutions.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control processes and safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported anomalies to relevant departments for prompt action.
- Developed inspection checklists to streamline evaluation processes and enhance efficiency.
- Participated in quality audits, contributing insights for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing inspection data and recommending process adjustments for optimal quality control.
- Streamlined the inspection process, resulting in quicker identification of defects and faster corrective actions.
Manufacturing Lead / Supervisor
Plum Creek Environmental LLC
West Point, MS
03.2016 - 12.2021
- Supervise day-to-day operations and personnel in the mill-turn department
- Ensure production schedules are met with efficiency and accuracy
- Monitor and optimize performance of WFL mill-turn machines
- Work cross-functionally with Programming and Quality teams to refine processes
- Uphold safety, quality, and continuous improvement standards
- Maintain adequate tooling inventories to support the production activity of the department
- Guide and support the team in diagnosing production issues and executing process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Communicate effectively internally and externally
- Develop and maintain a strong, cohesive production team
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
Industrial Welder
Industrial Fabricators
Columbus, MS
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Ability to inspect parts and weld components per blueprint specifications.
- Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
- Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician.
- Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
- Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
- Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
- Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
- Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
- Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
- Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
- Preheats work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.
- Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
- Tacks assemblies together.
- Ability to operate cutting torch and carbon arc.
- Change welding wire and/or welding gases as required.
- Perform general maintenance on welding units.
- Operates electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.
- Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Supervisor in Training
Alans Mobile Home Service
Columbus, MS
02.2007 - 11.2013
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and company policies, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency within the department.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify training needs and development opportunities.
- Led team meetings to communicate objectives, address concerns, and foster collaboration among staff.
- Monitored operational metrics to identify trends and recommend adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Increased customer satisfaction with effective communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Assisted in leading each shift by delegating duties and assigning specific tasks to 7-13 employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS05-2023
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS12-2019
Skills
- Warehouse Quality Management & Auditing
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Compliance Inspections & Regulatory Enforcement
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Root Cause Analysis & Process Improvement
- OSHA 30 – Safety Leadership & Risk Mitigation
- SOP Development, Training & Enforcement
- Team Leadership, Coaching & Accountability
- Performance Metrics, Reporting & Documentation
- Forklift & Warehouse Equipment Operations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 construction workers.
Certification
- OSHA-30 Construction & General Industry
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Manufacturing Skills Certification
- Vocational Certificate Business Management Technology
- Technical Certificate Business Management Technology
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Renewable Energy Solutions
02.2023 - 11.2025
Construction Supervisor
B&B Mobile Home Movers
01.2021 - 12.2025
Manufacturing Lead / Supervisor
Plum Creek Environmental LLC
03.2016 - 12.2021
Industrial Welder
Industrial Fabricators
12.2013 - 03.2016
Supervisor in Training
Alans Mobile Home Service
02.2007 - 11.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
East Mississippi Community College
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
East Mississippi Community College