Raffael Barnes

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About Raffael Barnes

Brings over 40 years of specialized experience in the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive/corrective maintenance of industrial mechanical and electrical systems across high-demand manufacturing and military environments. Proven leadership with over 30 years in supervisory and management roles, successfully directing multi-shift teams, cross-functional departments, and complex maintenance operations with a focus on reliability, performance, and safety. Demonstrated excellence in high-speed aluminum beverage can production, with deep technical knowledge of production line systems including cuppers, bodymakers, trimmers, seamers, decorators, and packaging systems. Veteran of the U.S. Navy with 20+ years of technical and mechanical expertise, overseeing the installation, repair, and overhaul of critical propulsion and auxiliary systems on naval vessels, while managing large-scale shipyard maintenance programs. Expert in Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies, driving continuous improvement initiatives that have consistently reduced downtime, increased efficiency, and improved equipment reliability. Committed to food safety and quality assurance, with hands-on experience implementing and maintaining BRCGS and HACCP compliance standards in fast-paced production environments. Renowned for a hands-on, safety-first leadership approach, creating a culture of accountability and operational excellence while empowering teams to achieve high performance and meet or exceed production KPIs. Recognized in the top 5% of peers through performance evaluations, consistently exceeding expectations in leadership, technical execution, team development, and results delivery. Currently, My mission is to support the company's vision of delivering performance excellence