Manager Management

STEPHEN BARNES

SUMMARY:

Reliable, dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills seeking a management position that will utilize outstanding organizational, supervisory and communication skills in manufacturing environment. Quick learner who effectively works both independently and with others. Able to multiple task efficiently in a fast-paced environment-requiring interaction with management as well as non-management employees.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2010-Present Shift Manager/Group Leader, Oxford Instruments Super Conducting Technology

Responsible for the production and manufacturing of all super conducting wire product lines on 2nd shift.

Manage 50-60 team members including area team leaders

Managed the plant floor and provides employee training during assigned shift

Responsible for interviewing and training new team member, team member involvement techniques, payroll (time sheet tracking) performance appraisals and disciplinary action

Ensure that all operator certifications required for OSHA PSM regulations are maintain

Promote safety activities

Motivate the shift team to execute production goals

Utilized 5/s, Toyota System (Kaizen, Gemba), continuous improvement concepts and responsible for CAPA investigations

2008-2010 Area Packaging Manager, Cosmetic Essence Inc. Holmdel, NJ Responsible for all production/packaging related activities including safety, scheduling and new product launches and for leading, managing, hiring and training production/packaging associates Applied Lean Manufacturing while driving continuous improvement with people and processes. Partnered effectively with maintenance and engineering to optimize equipment performance and reliability

Displayed strong leadership and communication skills while directing 75-100 union and non-union associates, line leaders and support groups. Conducted communication meetings and appraisals Computer literate, utilized AS400 operating system, Microsoft, Excel, SOP’s and GMP’s 2005-2008 Production Manager, Medicia Corp. Dayton, NJ Managed the Production/Packaging Dept., and a team of 200-300 employees (3 shifts) with 16direct reports including but not limited to Production Supervisors (6) and Line Leaders (10) prepared and presented performance reviews

Dotted line management of Pre-weigh/Compounding and QC Dept., as well as entire plant on off shifts

Worked with Maintenance Manager implementing continuous improvement programs and responsible for all training and documentation

Implemented Lean Manufacturing tools such as tracking of key performance indicators, pieces per man hour produced and shift/line efficiencies

Progressive motivating/coaching style of managing, responsible for dept., Safety, GMP, SOP compliance, dept., payroll and conducted monthly communication meetings (speak some Spanish) 2001-2004 Shift Manager, Nice-pak Products Inc., Orangeburg NY Managed the midnight shift (70 union and, 8 management employees) for 2 yrs. Managed the second shift (100 union and 9 management employees) in a focused manufacturing environment 1yr.

Exhibited strong leadership/ interpersonal skills with the ability to teach coach, and motivate employees.

Proactive problem solving ability, process improvement skills, knowledge of cGMP’s, cost reduction and safety, Lean Manufacturing exposure OSHA (training, shift meetings) Responsible for performance review of management staff, all disciplinary action on shift, and dotted line responsibility for hiring, shift maintenance and production quality 1999-2001 Production Supervisor, International Flavors & Fragrances (Contract) Dayton, NJ

Complete plant management of the midnight shift, utilizing definition and resolution and alternative solutions for potential production bottlenecks.

Proactively allocated resources to cover production in accordance with the employment levels established by the organization. strong/motivating supervisory skills in a team based environment. Supervise 20-30 production and 3 maintenance mechanics. Managed using self-managed teams. Responsible for adherence to safety (Training, Meetings, New Employees, etc.) and plant rules and regulations.

Demonstrated experience in continuous process improvement, CIP process, Blending, Spray Dry Process, Liquid Fill, Mixing, Bottling, Allen Bradley Electronics. Responsible for adherence to all OSHA, USDA, HACCP, IPC and GMP Policies as well as Special Projects (Cut the cost of the safety/personal protective equipment PPE; purchased by the company). Interface with all levels of management as well as vendor contact. Computer literacy in Windows, Word, Lotus Notes and SAP Manufacturing/Production Operating System.

1997-1999 Production Line Leader/Operator, Schering-Plough, Kenilworth, NJ Effectively utilized team concepts (self managed teams) to achieve goals in a high quality, high- pressure production environment.

Supervised 10-15 non-bargaining unit employees in all forms of Solid Dosage Packaging and Blister Packaging.

Responsible for GMP, Housekeeping and Safety, Cost Improvement, Training and Special Projects

(Continuous Improvement) in a Team Environment.

Continuously demonstrated expertise in Solid Dosage (tablet) and Blister Packaging, Uhlman Camm and Pac Systems, Slat Bottle Fillers and Cartopac (IWKA) cartons. Computer literate (Word, Excel, Microsoft Office)

Effectively demonstrated excellent oral and organizational skills. 1994 -1996 Production Supervisor, Ciba-Geigy, Summit, NJ; Yoh Scientific, Florham Park, NJ

Supervised 15 to 20 union and three non-bargaining employees in the packaging of the Transdermal

(Nitro) Patch used by patients for the treatment of (angina) heart problems. Planned complete shift schedule based on production schedule. Interfaced with Research and Development team members to establish operating policies and procedures. Gained additional expertise in GMP, SOP, FDA Compliance and TQM. Effectively demonstrated and utilized motivating and proactive management style to promote team effectiveness and conflict resolution between management and non-bargaining employees. Utilized computer system to facilitate communications between team members. Coordinated GMP, Housekeeping and Safety and Responsible Employee Involvement and “Take Two” Safety Teams and Member of the Dept. Continuous Improvement Team. 1992 -1994 Production Supervisor, The Med-Tech Group, South Plainfield, NJ Supervised approximately 50 bargaining unit employees in the development and manufacture of disposable surgical and medical devices serving the health care and pharmaceutical industry. Developed processes in compliance with all FDA, GMP, ISO-9000, SPC and TQM manufacturing regulations.

Learned, coordinated and presented hazardous communication, disposal storage and MSDS practices.

Enhanced and utilized motivational skills to achieve optimal results. Demonstrated a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. 1988 -1992 Production Supervisor, Sunshine Biscuits Corporation, Sayreville, NJ

Supervised 75 union employees in all forms of packaging, labeling and code dating. Effectively communicated with all levels of management and bargaining unit. Enhanced and utilized knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and practices, and GMPs of the food industry. Scheduled production jobs in a high-speed, fully automated production department. EDUCATION/SEMINARS:

Managing Diversity in the Workplace Seminar

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

St. Elizabeth High School Wilmington, Delaware

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