- Auto Repair/Restoration
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Jarod Parker
Barling
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rail Car Loader
Spartan Logistics
Fort Smith, AR
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Enhanced communication between loaders and supervisors, leading to improved coordination and increased productivity.
- Assisted in the development of new standard operating procedures for the rail car loading department, improving overall efficiency.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Coordinated with other departments to streamline cross-functional efforts in preparing rail cars for shipment, reducing delays and improving customer satisfaction rates.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of loading tasks, meeting strict departure schedules.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by consistently following safety protocols, wearing required personal protective equipment, and actively participating in ongoing safety training programs.
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Smurfit Kappa
Fort Smith, AR
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced workplace safety, implementing strict protocols and conducting regular inspections to minimize accidents.
- Established clear lines of responsibility among staff members by clearly defining roles and expectations, resulting in increased accountability and performance.
- Evaluated employee performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and support for continuous improvement efforts.
- Streamlined factory operations by implementing efficient production schedules and optimizing resource allocation.
- Reduced machine downtime for increased productivity by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability, minimizing waste and reducing costs associated with excess inventory.
Production Supervisor
MP Warehouses
Fort Smith, AR
02.2019 - 07.2024
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Researched issues and negotiated with vendors and suppliers to improve processes and reduce unnecessary costs.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
Spray Foam Applicator
Foaming of America
Fort Smith, AR
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Installed loose or foam insulation in tight spaces to meet building code requirements.
- Applied adhesives and other compounds to ready surfaces for insulation.
- Maintained equipment, making repairs and modifications to extend life of such tools.
- Identified specific heat retaining or excluding properties required and selected corresponding insulation materials.
- Removed and sealed off old asbestos insulation following strict remediation protocols.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northside High School, Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, AR05.2007
Skills
- Production target management
- Workflow Optimization
- Project management
- Print Production
- Quality control
- Inventory coordination
Certification
Forklift
Interests
Timeline
Rail Car Loader
Spartan Logistics
09.2024 - 06.2025
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Smurfit Kappa
11.2023 - 08.2024
Production Supervisor
MP Warehouses
02.2019 - 07.2024
Spray Foam Applicator
Foaming of America
01.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Northside High School, Fort Smith, AR
Education and Training
other