James Barnes
About James Barnes
James Barnes is the Sheet Production Manager at thyssenkrupp in Preston, Lancashire, with extensive experience in production management and quality practices.
Current Position at thyssenkrupp
James Barnes is currently serving as the Sheet Production Manager at thyssenkrupp in Preston, Lancashire. In this role, he oversees the entire sheet production process, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards. His responsibilities include managing a team of 20 employees, conducting training and assessments, and implementing HR protocols. James utilizes lean management techniques to optimize production and improve yields.
Career History at thyssenkrupp
James Barnes has had a progressive career at thyssenkrupp, starting as a Warehouse Employee from 2006 to 2014 in Preston, United Kingdom. He was then promoted to Sheet Production Supervisor from 2014 to 2017. During these roles, he gained extensive experience in various functional areas such as Procurement, Commercial, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, before taking on his current position as Sheet Production Manager.
Educational Background
James Barnes studied Mechanical Engineering at Preston's College from 1996 to 2000, building a strong foundation in technical knowledge and engineering principles. Prior to that, he completed his secondary education at Penwortham Priory High from 1992 to 1997. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for a career in engineering and manufacturing.
Expertise and Technical Skills
James Barnes possesses extensive expertise in quality practices and techniques such as Six Sigma, Lean, process improvement, yield improvement, and root cause analysis. He is knowledgeable about quality requirements for aerospace and defense contracts, including EN9100 and defense regulations and standards. James is proficient in SAP stock control systems and other IT business software, and demonstrates strong skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his tenure at thyssenkrupp, James Barnes worked at Baxi Heating as a Production Team Member from 2005 to 2006 in Preston. He also served as an Operator at Alcoa from 2001 to 2004. These roles provided him with a broad range of experiences in production and manufacturing environments, contributing to his versatile skill set and flexible approach in adapting to different functions and challenges.