Manager Plant

Jim Barry P.O. Box ***

Fieldale, Virginia *****

Home phone (276)629- 2416

Cell phone 276-***-****

email:**********@*****.***

Profile

Senior Dye Engineer who has more than 30 years in the manufacturing

industry. Exhibits

Strengths in planning and implementing strategies to improve and enhance

performance and

Profitability. Manages associates with respect and motivates through

tapping into each employee's

Passions and drive.

Summary of Qualifications

*Excellent capabilities in Product Management and Application of

Engineering/Technical Expertise

*Proficient in IBM Computer systems for manufacturing and assorted

software including Lotus, excel, Peachtree, and word perfect.

*Production Equipment included Gaston County, Hunter, MCS, Bruckner,

Theis, Brazzoli and Scholl

*Fabrics included Circular, open width, cotton, polyester, polycotton,

rayon, acetate, automotive, nylon and wool blends

*Dyeing included piece, package, pad dye, and skein

*Quality Control included SQC, SPC, Special Customer Handling and JIT

Practices

*Extensive expertise using computer color measurement systems.

Professional Experience

Senior Dye Engineer Hanesbrands, Inc. 1999-

2009

This textile facility produced up to 1.8 million pounds of dyed and

bleached fabric per week of 100%

Cotton, polycotton blends, fleece and jersey. Peak employment was 1300

people, but in the beginning

Of 2009 the facility closed. Processes include circular knitting,

bleaching, dyeing and finishing. Dyeing

Equipment includes Theis, Scholl and Fong machines. Dyes include disperse,

reactive, vats, sulfur, directs,

Neutral reactive and opticals. Customers included Wal-Mart, Champion,

Hanes, and

Target. I reported to the Technical Director and worked closely with the

Supervisors in Dyeing. I was responsible for process improvement,

troubleshooting 55 production machines, color control of over 10,000 colors

and all critical shades for customers giving final approval in dyeing. I

worked with quality control and submitted formulas to Wal-Mart's elite

Central Testing Lab. I had a total responsibility for

Automated controls of machines, dye/chemical formulation, inventory, and

efficiency. I designed and

Established computer control procedures, established drug room/mix specs.

I was the troubleshooter of the

Automated chemical specs and procedures. I controlled formularies,

computerized colorimeter targets and

provided operator specs. I was responsible for formulation, formulation

changes in dyeing, as well as

dye mixing and chemical mixing procedures. I wrote the procedures used in

the dye house including drug

room, dye mixing and machine operations. I improved Wal-Mart's Central

Testing Lab approval rating

from 65% to 97% through improved procedures, improved dye selections, color

control targets for dyeing

and shade reproduction in the dye house. I improved reworks from 6% to 2%-

2.5% through follow-up

analysis and corrective action on procedures, operator training, dye

selections and formulations. The production increased from 1.1 million to

1.8 million pounds.

Plant Manager Oneita Industries Inc. 1997-

1999

This was a vertical knit apparel company with knitting, dyeing, finishing,

cutting and sewing operations. The knitting, dyeing and finishing plant

produced knit cotton and cotton blend fabrics with a peak production volume

of 790,000 pounds per week I reported to the Director of Manufacturing and

was responsible for total textile facility employing approximately 400

employees. Personnel and areas reporting to me included the Lab, Dye

Manager, Knitting Manager and the Finishing Manager. I reduced total

dyeing costs from $.95 per pound to .69 cents. I reduced total bleaching

chemical costs from $.06 cents per pound to .029 cents. I reduced total

finishing chemical costs from $.04 cents per pound to $.023 cents. I

started up the knitting operation growing production from 0 to 180,000

pounds per week at peak. Oneita Industries closed in 1999.

Dye/Bleach/Technical Manager Oneita Industries, Inc.

1993-1997

I reported to the Manufacturing Manager with dotted line to the Plant

Manager. Personnel and areas

reporting to me included the Lab Manager and 4 Technicians. I was

responsible for laboratory, dye formulations, chemical procedures, machine

computer systems, cost improvement, OSHA reporting requirements, MSDS and

safety as well as customer shipments. I reduced bleach reworks from 10% to

as low as 0%. I reduced dyeing reworks from 20% to 1%.

Dyeing and Bleaching Manager Oneita Industries, Inc.

1992-1993

I reported to the Plant Manager and supervised 60 employees and 4

Supervisors. I was responsible for all phases of dyeing and bleaching

operations producing 650,000 pounds of cotton knit fabrics weekly.

Technical Director Bassett Walker Incorporated 1989-1992

This was a vertical knit apparel company. The production volume in this

plant at peak was 1.4 million

pounds per week of fleece fabrics. I reported to the Plant Manager and

supervised the lab including the

Lab Manager and 4 Technicians as well as 2 Process Engineers. I was

responsible for the lab, dye

formulations, chemical procedures, machine computer systems, cost

improvement, OSHA reporting

requirements and customer shipments. I saved $2.9 million dollars in 1

year by making changes in

dye and chemical formulations.

Production Superintendent Cross Creek Apparel 1988-1989

This was a knitting, dyeing and finishing operation. The production volume

was 300,000 pounds per week.

I continued with the duties as Lab Manager while assuming the duties of the

Production Superintendent. I

was responsible for knitting, package dyeing, piece dyeing, laboratory

testing and product development.

my duties also included controlling cost, quality and efficiency.

Technical Director/Lab Manager Cross Creek Apparel 1987-

1988

I reported to the Plant Manager. I was responsible for all dye

formulations, costing department

specifications, audits, SQC, and process improvement. Additional duties

included fabric development,

color control, lab formulation, and process improvement.

Process Control Specialist/Lab Mgr. Milliken & Company

1984-1987

This was a dyeing and finishing operation processing woven and knit apparel

fabrics of polyester and

Blends, as well as flock, cotton nylon, and worsted wool. I reported to

the Technical Superintendent. I was

responsible for all dye formulations, costing, department specifications,

audits, SQC and process

improvement. I was also responsible for all shipments to critical

customers and coordination of

colorimeter specs for Levi Strauss, Haggar Manufacturing, Farah, Marks and

Spencer, Sears Classics, and

Sears/Ivy League.

Senior Process Engineer/Lab Mgr.

1980-1984

I reported to the Technical Director. I was responsible for all dye

formulations, costing, department

specifications, audits, SQC and process improvement.

Process Engineer/Dyeing

1976-1980

I reported to the Technical Superintendent with dotted line reporting to

the Plant Manager. I was

responsible for machine specs and R/D fabric evaluations. Other areas of

responsibility included machine

evaluation, chemical procedures and efficiencies, cost control and quality

audits, rework recovery, dye

formulations and quality test procedures.

Shift Supervisor/Dyeing

1972-1976

I was responsible for 20 employees including machine operators and

technical services. Quality control

functions included shade matching, computer controls, technical reporting

and safety.

MILITARY EXPIERIENCE U.S. Army

1970-1972

Achieved Sgt. E-5 in less than 2 years during Vietnam era. Granted

White House

Security clearance during service with 3RD Infantry at Arlington . Trained

as Tomb GUARD

For Unknowns.

Education University of Tennessee 1968-1969

Tri-County Technical College 1977

Patrick Henry College 2009-present

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