Christopher Barnes
Mount Holly,NJ
Summary
- Seasoned in the management of various manufacturing operations and projects.
- Results driven, with sharp technical acumen.
- Charismatic, genuine, and always approachable.
- Constantly auditing the workflow and raw materials to assure high quality production of the product.
- Committed to establishing close professional relationships with multiple departments, teammates, and fellow managerial staff.
- Supporting company goals, while keeping productivity and profitability in mind.
- Efficient use of time management, ensuring a seamless flow of work through all departments.
- Actively planning and creating projects, striving to implement process improvements for the facility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Tex-Net, LLC.
Roebling, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Manufacturing of sporting nets for MLB, NFL, NCAA, and golf courses nation-wide.
- Supported team operations with daily guidance and direction.
- Educated all staff on correct machinery usage within production processes.
- Managed the workflow across sales, production, and shipping departments.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members promptly.
- Optimized the production process by adjusting machinery or utilizing Six Sigma.
- Inspected products for complete accuracy, according to customer requirements.
- Applied advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose arising malfunctions.
- Organized daily maintenance and repair schedules for all equipment used.
- Compiled detailed order lists for supplies and equipment to maintain operations.
Operations Supervisor
Framebridge
Moorestown, NJ
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Effectively facilitating and supervising four departments, with a total of 14-16 employees. Specialized in the facilitation of the Saw, Acrylic, Oversized Art, and Canvas Art departments.
- Managing the operations of high-quality frames for a fast growing, direct-to-consumer framing company
- From beginning to end, we take the artwork and create a professional frame. Making use of preservation expertise and art care abilities. Thus, creating a well-crafted, precisely measured, flawless framed product.
- Customers can have their artwork custom framed by visiting one of our many retail locations, mailing in their original piece, or by uploading their photos of choice.
- Increased productivity of the Saw Team by 33% in four months by applying new processes and procedures.
- Employed lean management standards, leading to a 20% reduction in total waste and operating costs.
Canvas/Oversized Departments Team Lead
Framebridge
Moorestown, NJ
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Directed two assembly departments, with a total of 7 employees.
- Geared towards meeting and exceeding daily quotas, personally facilitating all orders. Managing all inbound and outbound projects within the departments with swiftness and accuracy.
- Constantly assessing product specifications to determine the necessary tools and equipment needed.
- Checked all fabricated materials for damage or defects before assembly, ensuring a top-quality product.
- Improved the two departments productivity by 50% by instilling more efficient systems and processes.
- While operating/working within both departments, I've assembled 1,000's of pieces of original art.
Canvas Stretcher/Canvas Printer
Finerworks, LLC
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Stretching canvas, linen, and other painting substrates.
- Operation of power and pneumatic (Gas/Air) hand tools.
- Measured wood materials and cut to specification.
- Operated printing equipment through the program ONYX Thrive. Produce print jobs with PC, binding equipment, ripping and cutting.
- Adjusted equipment and computer interface to print various sized projects using different canvas stocks.
- Enabled printing by loading materials and setting inking mechanisms to complete work orders. Thorough maintenance of printer as needed.
- Prioritized workload to achieve maximum output and meet all customer deadlines.
- Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Networked heavily into the arts community, by interacting with local, regional, and national artists with works in museums and galleries.
Machine Operating Team Leader
Tex-Net, LLC
Roebling, NJ
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Manufacturer of sporting nets for MLB, NFL, NCAA, and golf courses nation-wide.
- Provided employee coaching and employment decisions.
- Maintained workflow by monitoring the steps of processes and observed equipment and personnel.
- Assisted machine operators with completing, inspecting and transporting finished pieces.
- Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish tasks within expected parameters.
- Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
- Boosted productivity and adaptability when guiding staff in implementing any day-to-day procedures.
Fuel Associate
Wawa Inc.
Burlington, NJ
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Dispensed fuel for Wawa, as well as maintained the fuel court.
- Supported customer service goals and promoted loyalty with accurate and positive communication.
- Responsible for filling out the proper fuel maintenance paperwork on a daily basis.
- Prepared daily records of gas sales and balanced register drawers.
- Met and exceeded productivity targets by handling every interaction with top-notch customer service.
- Handled large amounts of cash and balanced cash drawer daily within prescribed balancing guidelines.
- Processed payments various payments and verified change to customers to avoid cash drawer errors.
- Responsible for filling out the proper fuel maintenance paperwork on a daily basis.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12-2024
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ06.2020
High School Diploma -
Burlington Township High School
Burlington, NJ06.2016
Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Marketing
- Task Delegation
- Quality Assurance
- Employee Development
- Lean manufacturing principles
- KPI analysis
- Customer engagement and support
Affiliations
- Playing card games or board games. I play a lot of Magic the Gathering alone, or I love a good board game of Monopoly or Catan with friends!
- Going to the gym every now and then, but I'm more consistent with indoor bouldering (Indoor rock-climbing with no harnesses). It's a great workout on your ENTIRE body, and it's such a rush!
- I really enjoy going to art museums. I'm absolutely fascinated by all sorts of art. I go to art galleries in Philadelphia quite often, seeing new showcased work every month.
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Tex-Net, LLC.
05.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Framebridge
09.2023 - 04.2024
Canvas/Oversized Departments Team Lead
Framebridge
09.2022 - 09.2023
Canvas Stretcher/Canvas Printer
Finerworks, LLC
10.2021 - 11.2022
Machine Operating Team Leader
Tex-Net, LLC
06.2020 - 09.2021
Fuel Associate
Wawa Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2021
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Rowan University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rowan College At Burlington County
High School Diploma -
Burlington Township High School
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