J A M E S H B Y R D

2000 Jefferson WayMcDonough, GA 30252 jb30808@yahoo.com Phone: 678-232-0620

A SELF-MOTIVATED, RESULTS ORIENTED MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR WITH TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SPECIALTY WOVEN INDUSTRIAL BELTS WHOSE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO USE MY 29 YEARS OF SYNTHETIC/WIRE MESH AND CORRUGATOR BELT MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND REDUCE OPERATING EXPENSES.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Technical Expertise Woven Fabrics Management SkillsSpecialty Fabric Industry Experience Education and TrainingCustomer Service Product Analysis and DevelopmentQuality Control Customer InteractionTechnical Sales- PMC and Specialty Woven Belts Process Improvement (Six-Sigma)

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS R & D SEAMING

I DEVELOPED A NON-WASH BOARDING SEAM THAT ADDED 20% LIFE OF THE BELT FOR THE CUSTOMER.

Designed and set up weave patterns in looms that where more acceptable to making dryer fabrics easier to seam and longer running.

Developed the strongest spiral seam in a polyestor 44 mesh .027 warp and weft that was patented.

Trained employees and implemented work instructions and processes in Kanata Canada, Walterboro SC, Jonesboro GA, Hogsjo Sweden, Stockbridge GA, Star City Arkansas. To operate the ProSeamer seaming machine and the processes involved in the system that improved productivity by 20% or 6,000” a month and with better quality.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Developed a woven seam for the 36X12 single facer wire that is stronger than a brazed seam.

Figured out how to put balls on stainless steel wire mesh ranging from 10 mesh to 40 mesh at a high rate of speed.

Designed the seam and finishing process of a 10X12 brass coated wire with a back woven pin seam installed in it using the ProSeamer Machine.

Implemented procedures to work on multiple orders at the same time, saving 12 hours of set up time. Saved the company $55,000 a year in manufacturing for this one customer.

Made a cup to apply adhesive to the edges of belts, allows you to apply it to top and bottom at the same time. Saves 1 hour dry time per belt a total savings of $74,000 a year.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT SUPERVISOR-NEXTWIRE LLC – STAR CITY, AR AUGUST 2014 – July 2015Traveling back and forth from Georgia to Arkansas bi-weeklyPacked up and moved all equipment from Georgia to Arkansas so NextWire would have everything under one roof. Trained 8 employees all processes involved in cutting, seaming, and finishing of Synthetic and Corrugator Belts. From roll goods to shipping out the door and finished the project on time. I performed safety training for our wire belt installers. Using TappiSafe, ISNetworld, Abottsfield Safety Training, and Individual Mill Safety Training Programs. I attended twice daily management/supervisor meetings communicating problems and production needs. I was over employee assessment/Merit program, developing employees. Inspected returned belts and prepare returned goods reports to determine the cause of failure. I was involved in multiple projects on improving production and quality.

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - NEXTWIRE – STOCKBRIDGE, GA SEPT 2004 – AUGUST 2014 Responsible for day to day operations and scheduling of production direct reports 4. I built this Synthetic, Metal and Corrugator finishing facility from nothing to a $2 million a year business with 3 employees. I did the employees daily time & work sheet reports along with the HR activities. Some of the other activities included scheduled vacations, overtime, procurement, import/export paper work shipping all over the world. Maintained inventory levels needed to meet customer needs while keeping top quality and met on time deliveries 99% of the time. Performed most all the maintenance on the equipment to minimize the cost and down time on the production equipment.

SEAMING TEAM COORDINATOR – ASTEN JOHNSON - JONESBORO , GA JUL 1986 – MAR 2004Experienced working on projects developing fabrics for the textile industry. I started as a production seamer using a seaming machine to install different types of seams in conveyor belts allowing them to be joined together. Then moved into research and development seaming samples that where tested in various ways to see what design was the best for each of the applications. Also in my 18 years at AstenJohnson I was attending Lean Manufacturing meetings, Six Sigma, and Team building exercises. I held daily beginning of the shift meeting discusses priorities and issues for the day.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Business Administration and Management, Clayton State University, Morrow, GACertified International Trainer who has trained employees in Canada, Sweden, and multiple US locations

SKILLS

Efficient in MS Office Suite, Inventory Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Import/Export, Office Administration, Training & Implementation

REFERENCES

Jetze Bouma Keith ColganBoss at NextWire Star City, AR Owner NextWire Star Cityjbouma@next-wire.com kcolgan@next-wire.com870-814-3106 918-859-2249Mike Reifsnyder Alf ScarfeBoss at NextWire Stockbridge, GA Boss at AstenJohnson Incmreifsnyder@next-wire.com Alfolive@aol.com870-866-4558 770-472-9503