Arthur K Barnes II has over 20 years of experience as a manufacturing supervisor, most recently at JLG Enterprises from 2012 to 2015 where he improved throughput by 30% by introducing a kitting process for boom assembly. He also held supervisory roles at Cleveland Range from 2011 to 2012 and Aerotek Engineering in 2010 and 2011. Barnes received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Kent State University in 2003 and has extensive training and certifications in areas such as Six Sigma, problem solving, and OSHA compliance. He is seeking a position where he can utilize his leadership skills and experience driving safety, quality and productivity improvements.

1. ARTHUR K BARNES II
454 Hartzell Road, North Benton, OH 44449
Telephone: (330) 356-0027
Email: akbarneswrites@yahoo.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced professional. A skilled leader at driving safety, continuous improvement, and 6S.
A proven track record supporting safety, quality, and meeting or exceeding thru-put metrics, and
directing 60+ employees. Successfully improved productivity as much as 12%, quality 18%, and
production 30% on various assignments. Recognized for being knowledgeable, adaptable,
effective, and a skilled team builder with excellent written and oral communication skills,
experienced in working in a union environment, proficiencies include:
 ISO 9002, 14001
 Small Group Team Training
 Six Sigma Lean Yellow Belt
 Conflict Management
 Problem Solving
 Job Development and Implementation
 Laser Safety
 SQF (Safe Food Quality) and ServSafe
 Microsoft Office
 OSHA Compliance and Shop Regulations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JLG Enterprises (division of Oshkosh Inc.), Orrville, OH 2012 – 2015
2nd and 3rd Shift Boom Process Supervisor, supervising boom fabrication welders, the wet paint
department, and boom assembly. Part of an award winning team that introduced the kitting
process to boom assembly improving thru-put by 30% while driving quality improvements and
leading 6 S projects.
Cleveland Range (division of Manitowoc Inc.), Cleveland, OH 2011 – 2012
Supervisor for the Combi line. The area produces six sizes and seven models of commercial
ovens. Improved cross training by 57%, First Pass quality by 15%, and productivity by 9%.
Focused on company policy and directing employees to continuously improve safety, quality,
and production standards.
Aerotek Engineering, Independence, OH 2010 – 2011
Contracted to reliably fill management needs for client, drive continuous improvement, adapt to
company policies, procedures, and meet or exceed all safety, quality, and production.
Assignment: Evergreen Packaging 3rd Shift Leader, Olmsted Falls, OH. Managed third shift
operations, including two production departments, maintenance, and quality. Direct hourly
employees, insure SQF compliance, prioritize production and maintenance schedule to ensure
flow of materials to meet quality goals, production, and shipping schedule. Effectively improved
third shift machine up time and productivity by 8.5%

2. ARTHUR K BARNES II
454 Hartzell Road, North Benton, OH 44449
Telephone: (330) 356-0027
Email: akbarneswrites@yahoo.com
General Motors Corp., Lordstown, OH 1994 – 2009
Functional cross department supervisor: supervising all areas of the Body Shop and Trim
Department as well as repair personnel in multiple areas of the yard repair due to exceptional
ability to organize supplemental repairmen by skill sets, troubleshooting repairs, quality
inspection and shipping. Supervised SWE training, (Simulated Work Environment) & team
building. Called on to troubleshoot quality and production issues throughout the organization,
consultant for job reprocessing due to knowledge of all operations in the department. Assigned to
covered vacations and sick leave, because of adaptability and knowledge.
Supervisor, Trim Department Glass Area
 Improved quality by 8% and improved production by 7% implanting new
thru-put process in conjunction with maintenance
 Increased productivity, and reduced direct labor costs by 14%
reprocessing to accommodate additional volume
 Improved employee engagement by 24% by implanting team building
processes which resulted in efficiency increases of 11% department wide
Supervisor, Body Shop
Various assignments in all areas of the Body Shop improving safety, quality, and
production. Developed and implemented new fit and finish initiatives, improving
productivity and cost by 12%improved first time quality by 18%. Developed and
implemented production, tracking and QC systems. Organized new team leader
initiatives, implementing new tracking applications for performance tracking analyzing
production, quality control and maintenance issues resulting in 20% production
improvement during new car model launch.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Kent State University, Kent, OH 2003
Concentration of Studies: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Kent State University, Salem, OH2003
Professional Development
General Motors Supervisor Training: Twelve-week training course, SOP, Dale Carnegie Course,
and Steven Covey 7 Habits Course. Corporate provided training: diversity awareness, problem
solving, urban relationships, labor relations, preventing workplace harassment, lockout, asbestos
awareness, blood borne pathogens, Tow Motor & SkyTrak licensed. ServSafe certified 2010.