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Rashad (Shad) Barnes
NPI & Sustainment Engineer, Serta Simmons Bedding
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL United States
Joined: Apr 19th, 2024
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South Carolina State University class of 1999
Undergrad Major: Industrial Design
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I currently work with Serta Simmons Bedding as NPI & Sustainment Engineer
I have years of experience working in the Other industry.
NPI & Sustainment Engineer | Serta Simmons Bedding
From January 2016 to February 2019 • 3 year(s)
 Developed and supported introduction of new manufacturing specifications and managed material specification changes. Supported Operations strategizing merger of product specifications and MRP systems for Serta/Simmons brands, increasing capabilities by 30% and reducing material costs by 25%.
Senior Product Engineer | Serta Simmons Bedding
From January 2008 to January 2016 • 8 year(s)
 Manager of all product specifications supporting multiple departments and developed major product lines including Perfect Sleeper Hybrid ($200M annual revenue) and iComfort Hybrid ($165M launch year revenue). Redesigned plant layouts for 28 domestic manufacturing facilities increasing overall productivity by 23%.
Manufacturing Engineer | Home Product International
From January 2005 to December 2006 • 1 year(s)
 Implemented assembly processes with lean manufacturing principles averaging 18% cost reduction per work cell. Championed kaizen events and updated manufacturing facility layouts per efficiencies implemented.
Industrial Engineer | Suncast Inc
From January 2002 to December 2005 • 3 year(s)
 Designed assembly processes averaging 17% reduction in cycle time and $1.8 million annually in savings. Designed conveyor system for large component production sustaining 45% increase in demand.
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