Results-driven Supply Chain and Materials Leader

JASON S. BARRON 662-***-**** ************@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-driven Supply Chain and Materials Leader with an Industrial Engineering background and an MBA, specializing in workflow optimization, change management, and end-to-end value stream accountability. Expert at leveraging data-driven diagnostics, dashboard warning systems, and precise inventory governance to stabilize raw/WIP/FG pipelines and drive working capital efficiency. Recognized for hands-on expertise in manufacturing capacity planning, engineering change coordination (ECNs), and strict quality compliance (ISO 9001/IATF). A collaborative culture-builder who excels at mentoring personnel, strengthening supplier partnerships, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to workplace safety.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Production Control and Inventory Control Manager 11/2023 to 6/2026 BlueScope Buildings North America Jackson, TN

Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and support the production control and inventory control teams to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, tracking, and accuracy to ensure materials are available for production while minimizing waste. Reviews and approves daily cycle counts of raw material and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracy.

Production Planning and Coordination: Develop and implement production schedules that align with demand forecasts and operational capabilities.

Supplier and Customer Coordination: Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely material delivery and resolve any supply chain disruptions. Work closely with customers and project managers regarding sales order delivery status.

Problem-Solving: Proactively address production or inventory challenges and implement effective solutions to keep operations running smoothly.

Production Control Manager 11/2016 to 11/2023

TBDN Tennessee Company Jackson, TN

Materials and Inventory Management: Responsible for the overall control and movement of materials in and out of the plant. Oversee inventory and receiving processes, Kanban maintenance, packaging coordination, warehousing, and materials purchasing/planning. Maintain critical part and BOM data integrity within the MRP system.

Team Leadership and Customer Operations: Lead Production Control staff handling high-volume ordering and shipping for Tier 1 automotive customers (Toyota, Chrysler, Subaru, Mazda, Honda, Ford, GM). Manage staff responsible for new product launches, manufacturing capacity planning, supplier releases, and Kaizen support. Direct customer communications regarding aftermarket service backorder recovery.

Project Leadership and Strategy: Successfully led the project team for Oracle Go Live, validating forecasting, order management, WIP, purchasing, and Splash BI.

Performance Countermeasures: Lead teams to identify and implement corrective actions for customer and supplier delivery issues.

Business Planning: Support annual sales planning, product cost planning, product phase-outs, and IATF compliance to hit inventory reduction goals.

Materials Manager 2/2014 to 11/2016

Southwire Company Starkville, MS

Materials Management and Inventory Control: Direct overall inbound/outbound material control, warehousing, receiving procedures, and planning. Monitor raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to ensure continuous material availability and accurate financial tracking. Identify and develop strategic methods to prevent component shortages and optimize working capital levels. Utilize both SAP and an in-house ERP/MES system for streamlined materials management.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Oversee and develop a diverse team spanning production planning, industrial engineering, warehousing, receiving, supply room staff, and interns. Coordinate closely with production and engineering teams to align materials and processes for new material, machine, and product launches. Partner with sales, logistics, and project personnel to align on order delivery status and timelines.

Planning and Supplier Relations: Analyze capacity loading to optimize plant output based on customer demand. Monitor and update stocking programs and forecasts to maintain alignment with company guidelines. Communicate directly with suppliers to secure orders and guarantee deliveries remain on schedule.

Master Scheduler and Production Control Lead 4/2012 to 2/2014 Aurora Flight Sciences Columbus, MS

Production Scheduling and ERP Management: Develop and revise manufacturing control schedules using Infor Visual ERP scheduling tools to manage shop capacity and resources. Enter customer orders and release work orders to the shop floor according to established scheduling guidelines. Monitor production output closely to guarantee that delivery schedules and customer deadlines are met.

Operations and Workflow Optimization: Coordinate and optimize the flow of work and materials across multiple departments to keep production running seamlessly. Partner with department supervisors to track progress, plan capacity, and compile reports on inventory levels, costs, and production issues. Evaluate and implement changes to part specifications, manufacturing BOMs, lead times, work center layouts, routings, and work instructions.

Problem Resolution and Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with functional and program managers to resolve systemic problems before they impact key milestones. Identify and report significant schedule deviations to leadership, offering alternative recovery plans to secure business goals. Actively assist with change control board, non-conformance, and material review board (MRB) processes.

Configuration Management Administrator 2/2007 – 4/2012 Miltec Corporation Huntsville, AL

Configuration and Data Management: Administer configuration and change management for high-security government programs and internal R&D projects. Govern Change Control Board (CCB) releases of engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation using the RACI framework. Serve as System Administrator for the SolidWorks CAD vault and support Enterprise PDM implementation.

ERP Systems and Business Analytics: Manage end-to-end supply chain data—including proposal/production BOMs, inventory, and manufacturing orders within Deltek Costpoint. Lead database transformation projects, migrating manual procurement, production planning, and government property tracking into Deltek Costpoint. Author custom MS Access databases, SQL-based queries, and reports to unlock and analyze real-time data from corporate ERP systems.

Quality, Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Provide core support for corporate ISO 9001 and CMMI-DEV ML2 implementations, audits, and formal appraisals. Collaborate on the corporate-wide Business Operations Improvement Team to design centralized, real-time stakeholder reporting systems. Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement projects, including the operational launch and customer approval of an Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) facility. Industrial Engineer 5/2000 to 1/2007

Diversified Technology, Inc. Ridgeland, MS

Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering: Assist the design, PCBA production, and system integration of embedded computer systems. Execute Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure maximum first-pass yield and product quality. Program, troubleshoot, and maintain SMT equipment, electromechanical assembly lines, and heavy fabrication machinery (CNC turret punch, press brake, hydraulic shear). Create manufacturing part routings, standard work procedures, and technical documentation.

Lean Manufacturing and Quality Compliance: Lead cross-functional Lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), error proofing, and line balancing. Support corporate ISO 9001 development, workforce training, and internal quality auditing. Develop, implement, and lead the facility's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) prevention and training program.

Operations Management and Analytics: Analyze material and labor metrics to drive down costs, increase efficiency, and scale operations. Architect custom database tools using MS Access and VBA to capture and analyze manufacturing data. Manage budgeting, inventory control, purchasing, and surplus asset sales recovery while providing supervisory support to production and logistics.

Industrial Engineer, Cooperative Education Student 5/1997 to 12/1998 Delta and Pine Land Co. Scott, MS

ERP Integration and Process Optimization: Aid in the deployment, testing, and integration of the JD Edwards World ERP system. Map operational workflows and define standard operating processes to maximize organizational efficiency. Analyze customer value gaps to refine service delivery and improve overall business unit performance.

Operations and Business Planning: Manage day-to-day production planning, capacity scheduling, and operational budgeting. Collaborate on high-level strategic business plan development to support plant growth.

EH&S and Sustainability: Oversee EH&S compliance by facilitating employee training and regulatory reporting. Direct green manufacturing efforts, including byproduct recycling programs and resource conservation. Champion corporate citizenship through targeted company outreach and community programs.

General Service Employee 9/1995 to 12/1999

State Seed Testing Laboratory Starkville, MS

Groundskeeper 5/1993 to 12/1996

Mississippi State University Golf Course Starkville, MS

EDUCATION:

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration 8/2003 Belhaven University Jackson, MS

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Minor in Mathematics 5/2000 Mississippi State University Starkville, MS

SKILLS:

AutoCAD, Deltek Budgeting and Planning, Deltek Costpoint ERP, DOS, FORTRAN, FTP, Infor Visual ERP, Infor XA ERP, JDEdwards World Vision ERP, MathCAD, Mathematica, Exact MAX ERP, Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Access, Word, Excel), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Minitab, Oracle, ProModel, Radley Customer Order Management, SAP, SAS, Splash BI, SolidWorks including Enterprise PDM, Telnet, UNIX, Visual Basic for Applications, Windows Operating Systems. CERTIFICATIONS:

ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies Certification, IPC DVD-45C Lead Free Hand Soldering Training Certification, IPC-J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies Certification, IPC-VT- 54C ESD Control Certification, Foreign Object Elimination/Detection (FOE/FOD) Trained; University of Kentucky Lean Manufacturing Simulation Certification, SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Training Certification.

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