Arash Barbod
Emyvale,PE
Summary
Metallurgical Engineer-in-Training with 26 years of experience in material selection, assessments, and technical specialties. Expertise includes detailed design, consulting services, production, quality, and project management, as well as integrity data evaluation, analysis, reporting, and construction supervision. Eager to apply my skills and experience in a new capacity at Cavendish Farms, contributing to the company's success while further developing my career within the organization. Resourceful Shift Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in team leadership, operational management, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Cavendish Farms
New Annan, PE, Prince Edward Island
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Provided coaching and guidance to team members when necessary to improve performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
Production Supervisor
Irving-Cavendish Farms
New Annan, PE
10.2021 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues, and enhance productivity.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on an 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, 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.
- Set up, adjusted, and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in a 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.
Processing Technician
Irving, Cavendish Farms
New Annan, PEI
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained compliance with company standards and all required health and safety guidelines
- Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance
- Recorded production deviations in standardized charts to track trends and aid in production management
- Collected, tested and submitted samples according to quality control standards
- Monitored material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges to verify optimal processing conditions
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
Production Worker
Protrans- New Annan-PEI
New Annan, PEI
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Stacked and piled finished goods into containers, prepared goods for shipment, packed goods following a specific set of instructions, cleaned and prepared containers for packing, checked to ensure containers were damage free and maintained database of packages
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs
- Operated production machinery, managed raw materials, and recorded production data in daily logs
- Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines
Customer Service Representative
Rogers/Atelka Enterprise
Charlottetown, Canada, PEI
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Dealt with customer complaints, inquiries and processed transactions, sold and delivered products and services, established a relationship of trust with the client in order to increase their level of satisfaction
Corrosion Specialist and Trainer
Setizan Shargh Eng. Co
Tehran, Tehran
08.2007 - 04.2014
- Vetted suppliers and monitored material quality to optimize supply chain and enhance product quality
- Compiled evidence such as photographs and measurements and produced thorough reports detailing results
- Implemented laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures
- Characterized physical and chemical properties of starting materials, intermediate reactions and final products
- Reviewed all supplier requests for deviation from specifications and approved or denied changes
- Evaluated technical specifications and economic factors to maintain product design objectives
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
- Inspection survey (DCVG+CIPS) for Sarakhs-Neka high pressure gas pipeline (30inch - 100KM)
- Survey, supply and construction of cathodic protection system for Kish gas field development storage tanks
- Survey, supply and construction of cathodic protection system for Qeshm oil terminal & bunkering storage tanks
Metallurgy Engineer
Plarck Sanat Ltd
Tehran, Tehran
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Manufactured the first standardized high silicon anode in Iran
- Project Manager, responsible for designing the molds and casting process and Quality Control
- Manufactured all casting spare parts and chain conveyors for Buhler AG in Germany and Switzerland
- Manufactured bearing housings and burner nozzles for Tehran Refinery
Metallurgy Engineer/Technical Specialist/ISO Auditor
Peugeot Group
Tehran, Tehran
06.1999 - 08.2003
- Managed Kunkkel Wagner hydraulic molding machine production line
- Produced Peugeot 405 and Peugeot RD engine block and head cylinder (Core making, casting, finishing and quality control)
- Manufactured various types of Valeo’s Clutch parts (Modeling, casting, finishing, quality control)
- Managed melting department, coreless furnace and making alloys for the products
Education
Ultrasonic Level 2
Canadian Institute For Non-Distractive Evaluation
Hamilton, ON02.2017
Ultrasonic Level 1
Canadian Institute For Non-Distractive Evaluation
Hamilton, ON02.2017
B.Sc - Metallurgical Engineering (Foundry)
Azad University Of Karaj
06.1996
Skills
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Equipment Maintenance and Reliability
- Inspection readiness and compliance
- Permit issuing and regulatory compliance
- Safety protocols and risk management
- Equipment operation and process monitoring
- Financial and cost analysis
- Multi-Unit Operations and Coordination
- Leadership and team development
- Production Target Management and Efficiency
- Scheduling and workflow optimization
- Workforce training and development
- Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
- Incident Investigation and Management
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Contract review and risk assessment
- Process Optimization and Efficiency Strategies
Affiliations
- Member of Canadian Institute for Non-Distractive Evaluation
- Member of Engineer PEI , EIT, Engineer-In Training.
Timeline
Shift Manager
Cavendish Farms
01.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Irving-Cavendish Farms
10.2021 - 12.2022
Processing Technician
Irving, Cavendish Farms
04.2018 - 10.2021
Production Worker
Protrans- New Annan-PEI
06.2017 - 02.2018
Customer Service Representative
Rogers/Atelka Enterprise
09.2014 - 06.2017
Corrosion Specialist and Trainer
Setizan Shargh Eng. Co
08.2007 - 04.2014
Metallurgy Engineer
Plarck Sanat Ltd
08.2003 - 08.2007
Metallurgy Engineer/Technical Specialist/ISO Auditor
Peugeot Group
06.1999 - 08.2003
Ultrasonic Level 2
Canadian Institute For Non-Distractive Evaluation
Ultrasonic Level 1
Canadian Institute For Non-Distractive Evaluation
B.Sc - Metallurgical Engineering (Foundry)
Azad University Of Karaj
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