Nicholas Barnes
GUTTER GLIDERS
Hartselle,AL
13
years of professional experience
Results-driven Production and Maintenance Leader with expertise in managing teams, optimizing manufacturing operations, and troubleshooting mechanical systems. Developed Birmingham Gutter Gliders into a fully staffed, profitable branch. Skilled in preventive maintenance, resource coordination, and technical problem-solving, with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Work History
Branch Manager, Birmingham Branch
1 Year 4 Months- Opened and launched the Birmingham branch, establishing operational processes, staffing needs, workflows, and day-to-day priorities for a new location.
- Built fully staffed branch crew, providing daily leadership and direction to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality work.
- Manage branch performance with attention to productivity, labor utilization, material needs, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
- Managed branch performance focusing on productivity, labor utilization, material needs, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
- Coordinate schedules, assign resources, and resolve operational issues to keep projects moving and maintain consistent service delivery.
- Maintained organized work practices and communicated expectations clearly while working independently.
Group Leader
5 Years- Led a team of equipment operators, providing day-to-day direction, technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and accountability across production-room machinery.
- Responded to urgent equipment problems, identified root issues, and coordinated timely corrective action to restore operations.
- Executed preventive maintenance activities and maintained records to enhance equipment reliability and sustain continuous production.
- Responded to urgent equipment problems, identified root causes, and coordinated corrective actions to restore operations swiftly.
- Maintained safe, organized production practices while documenting inspections, maintenance, and repairs for operational transparency.
- Supported safe, organized production practices and maintained detailed documentation of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
Line 2 Vacancy Relief
1 Year 4 Months- Cross-trained in multiple production-line positions to ensure seamless coverage during staffing absences and adapt to changing production needs.
- Operated various machines and equipment, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to safe work practices to maintain production continuity.
- Completed role-specific documentation in accordance with operational and quality standards.
- Adapted quickly to time-sensitive assignments, enhancing team output with minimal supervision.
Boat Repair, Fabrication & Manufacturing
1 Year 3 Months- Designed, repaired, and maintained boats to ensure structural integrity, workmanship, safety, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Managed new-boat manufacturing projects from design through fabrication and assembly, ensuring quality and timely execution.
- Applied practical technical expertise to identify issues, develop solutions, and complete work according to specifications.
- Assessed customer needs, explained work processes, and provided project updates to ensure clear communication and satisfaction.
Trailer Repair & Fabrication Technician
1 Year 8 Months- Repaired and fabricated parts for agricultural flat trailers using hands-on mechanical, welding, and fabrication skills.
- Executed scheduled 90-day preventive maintenance, ensuring safety and enhancing equipment reliability.
- Documented completed work and managed invoices for effective accountability and inventory control.
Heavy Equipment Operator
1 Year 5 Months- Executed trenching and land-leveling operations with heavy equipment to prepare sites for construction.
- Acquired knowledge of new equipment through hands-on training and observation. and completed daily preventive maintenance to support safe, reliable operation.
- Operated excavators, skid steers, and loaders for grading, trenching, and site preparation.
- Inspected equipment before shifts to verify safety, fluid levels, and operational readiness.
- Coordinated with crew members to position materials and complete landscaping tasks efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma
Industrial Technology Pathway coursework: Drafting & Design, Welding, Electronics, and Auto Shop.
Skills
Project Management
Production & Team Leadership
Day-to-Day Supervision
Work Scheduling & Resource Coordination
Safety-Focused Operations
Quality & Productivity
Operational Documentation
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Action
Industrial Maintenance
Equipment Improvement
Technical Communication
Preventive maintenance
Section name
Nicholas Barnes | Production Supervisor Candidate
Personal Information
Title: Production Supervisor Candidate
Timeline
Branch Manager, Birmingham Branch
GUTTER GLIDERS
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Group Leader
LEPRINO FOODS
01.2020 - 01.2025Read More
Line 2 Vacancy Relief
LEPRINO FOODS
09.2018 - 01.2020Read More
Boat Repair, Fabrication & Manufacturing
SUCCESS LAKE MARINA
06.2017 - 09.2018Read More
Trailer Repair & Fabrication Technician
YOUNG’S COMMERCIAL TRANSFER
10.2015 - 06.2017Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
ELITE LANDSCAPING
04.2014 - 09.2015Read More
PORTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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