Barry Jones
Kennedale,United States
Summary
Results-driven professional with solid foundation in business management. Known for effectively leading teams and driving operational improvements to achieve business objectives. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in strategic planning and project management, with reliable and flexible approach.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
General Motors
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed team of seven Production Supervisors in all aspects of production in an automotive environment.
- Responsible for allocation of manpower at the start of and during the shift to ensure operation capabilities were met.
- Motivated and coached the Supervisors that were under me to ensure production and quality numbers were met or exceeded.
- Prepared beginning and end of shift reports to ensure manpower and production accuracy.
Production Supervisor
General Motors
06.1998 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput. Lean Manufacturing and TAKT time methods utilized. Lead team to embrace change as a constant to keep improving and not become stagnant.
- Monitored employee performance and safety. Conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity. Mastered Kronos timekeeping system.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Managed and supervised daily activities of 42 team members to verify fulfillment of production quality goals. My area consistently maintained quality of 99.6% to a goal of 98.4%.
- Managed 42 union employees in accordance to Collective Bargaining unit.
Research & Development
Solvay Engineered Polymers
09.1993 - 06.1998
- Responsible for the formulation, processing and testing of thermoplastic materials.
- Work within ISO and ASTM testing methods to test and measure all physical, mechanical and thermal properties.
- Work within Automotive Specifications to test and develop new thermoplastic materials for interior and exterior automotive applications.
- Developed the first Sequel Products which had >30MFR while maintaining -5 Celsius ductility at 5 miles per hour.
Air Traffic Controller
United States Navy
09.1989 - 04.1993
- Achieved Base Ops qualification within three months.
- Attained Flight data and Ground Control
- Operation Desert Storm Veteran
- Worked directly for Commander while underway on Guadalcanal as personal assistant prior to attending Air Traffic control school, achieved Top Secret clearance.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Northwood University
Skills
- Financial management
- Customer service
- Project management
- Employee management
Supervisor of the Month two times
Voted Supervisor of the month by my peers twice.
Timeline
Business Manager
General Motors
03.2017 - 03.2020
Production Supervisor
General Motors
06.1998 - 03.2017
Research & Development
Solvay Engineered Polymers
09.1993 - 06.1998
Air Traffic Controller
United States Navy
09.1989 - 04.1993
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Northwood University
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