Jamie Sparks
About Jamie Sparks
Jamie Sparks is the Production Control Manager at Kohl's in DeSoto, TX, overseeing 11 departments to meet key performance indicators.
Company
Jamie Sparks is currently working at Kohl's as a Production Control Manager. He has been with the company since 2016, starting as a Production Control Supervisor - Ecommerce before being promoted in 2019. His role involves managing the workflow for 11 departments and working in partnership with operations supervisors to meet key performance indicators.
Title
Jamie Sparks serves as the Production Control Manager at Kohl's, where he oversees various production operations. His work involves creating useful reports and resources to ensure the company meets its production goals efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Sparks studied at The University of Texas at Dallas, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration from 2013 to 2016. He also has an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from Brookhaven Community College, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied at The University of Texas at Austin from 2008 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in business administration, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Jamie Sparks has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles. He worked at Sports Authority as an Operations Team Leader and Sr. Customer Service representative between 2010 and 2016. He also gained experience as a Smartnet Intern at Presidio in 2012. His career progression demonstrates a strong foundation in operations and production control.
Responsibilities
In his role as Production Control Manager at Kohl's, Jamie Sparks manages the workflow for 11 departments in partnership with operations supervisors to meet key performance indicators such as cost per unit and units per hour. He creates reports and resources, sets daily and weekly staffing plans based on customer demand, and partners with a Central Staffing team to ensure schedules are created and set for all associates. He ensures that staffing plans align with fluctuating demand trends for production efficiency.