1. JAM E S H BYR D
2000 Jefferson Way
McDonough, GA 30252 jb30808@yahoo.com Phone: 678-232-0620
A self-motivated, results oriented manufacturing operations supervisor with technical
experience in the manufacture of specialty woven industrial belts whose main objective is
to use my 29 years of synthetic/wire mesh and corrugator belt manufacturing experience
to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operating expenses.
Key Areas of Expertise
Technical ExpertiseWovenFabrics ManagementSkills
SpecialtyFabricIndustryExperience EducationandTraining
CustomerService ProductAnalysis andDevelopment
QualityControl CustomerInteraction
Technical Sales-PMC andSpecialtyWovenBelts ProcessImprovement(Six-Sigma)
Selected Accomplishments
R & D Seaming
 I developed a non-wash boarding seam that added 20% life of the belt for the
customer.
 Designed and set up weave patterns in looms that where more acceptable to making
dryer fabrics easier to seam and longer running.
 Developed the strongest spiral seam in a polyestor 44 mesh .027 warp and weft that was
patented.
 Trained employees and implemented work instructions and processes in Kanata Canada,
Walterboro SC, Jonesboro GA, Hogsjo Sweden, Stockbridge GA, Star City Arkansas. To
operate the ProSeamer seaming machine and the processes involved in the system that
improved productivity by 20% or 6,000” a month and with better quality.
Selected Accomplishments
Operations Supervisor
 Developed a woven seam for the 36X12 single facer wire that is stronger than a brazed
seam.
 Figured out how to put balls on stainless steel wire mesh ranging from 10 mesh to 40
mesh at a high rate of speed.
 Designed the seam and finishing process of a 10X12 brass coated wire with a back woven
pin seam installed in it using the ProSeamer Machine.
 Implemented procedures to work on multiple orders at the same time, saving 12 hours of
set up time. Saved the company $55,000 a year in manufacturing for this one customer.
 Made a cup to apply adhesive to the edges of belts, allows you to apply it to top and
bottom at the same time. Saves 1 hour dry time per belt a total savings of $74,000 a year.

2. James Byrd Resume, Page 2
Professional Experience
PROJECT SUPERVISOR-NEXTWIRE LLC – STAR CITY, AR AUGUST 2014 – July 2015
Traveling back and forth from Georgia to Arkansas bi-weekly
Packed up and moved all equipment from Georgia to Arkansas so NextWire would have
everything under one roof. Trained 8 employees all processes involved in cutting, seaming, and
finishing of Synthetic and Corrugator Belts. From roll goods to shipping out the door and
finished the project on time. I performed safety training for our wire belt installers. Using
TappiSafe, ISNetworld, Abottsfield Safety Training, and Individual Mill Safety Training Programs.
I attended twice daily management/supervisor meetings communicating problems and
production needs. I was over employee assessment/Merit program, developing employees.
Inspected returned belts and prepare returned goods reports to determine the cause of failure. I
was involved in multiple projects on improving production and quality.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - NEXTWIRE – STOCKBRIDGE, GA SEPT 2004 – AUGUST 2014
Responsible for day to day operations and scheduling of production direct reports 4.
I built this Synthetic, Metal and Corrugator finishing facility from nothing to a $2 million a year
business with 3 employees. I did the employees daily time & work sheet reports along with the
HR activities. Some of the other activities included scheduled vacations, overtime, procurement,
import/export paper work shipping all over the world. Maintained inventory levels needed to
meet customer needs while keeping top quality and met on time deliveries 99% of the time.
Performed most all the maintenance on the equipment to minimize the cost and down time on
the production equipment.
SEAMING TEAM COORDINATOR – ASTEN JOHNSON - JONESBORO, GA JUL 1986 – MAR
2004
Experienced working on projects developing fabrics for the textile industry. I started as a
production seamer using a seaming machine to install different types of seams in conveyor belts
allowing them to be joined together. Then moved into research and development seaming
samples that where tested in various ways to see what design was the best for each of the
applications. Also in my 18 years at AstenJohnson I was attending Lean Manufacturing meetings,
Six Sigma, and Team building exercises. I held daily beginning of the shift meeting discusses
priorities and issues for the day.
Education & Certification
Business Administration and Management, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
Certified International Trainer who has trained employees in Canada, Sweden, and
multiple US locations
Skills
Efficient in MS Office Suite, Inventory Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Operations
Management, Import/Export, Office Administration, Training & Implementation
References
Jetze Bouma Keith Colgan
Boss at NextWire Star City, AR Owner NextWire Star City
jbouma@next-wire.com kcolgan@next-wire.com
870-814-3106 918-859-2249
Mike Reifsnyder Alf Scarfe
Boss at NextWire Stockbridge, GA Boss at AstenJohnson Inc
mreifsnyder@next-wire.com Alfolive@aol.com
870-866-4558 770-472-9503