At ADDMAN Group, our strength lies in the incredible individuals who contribute daily to innovation and excellence. This month, we shine the spotlight on Billie Sue Barber, Customer Experience Manager for Traditional Production at ADDMAN Precision, based in Glen Burnie, MD. With over 17 years of dedication to her craft, Billie has been a key player in driving quoting excellence and building collaborative, high-performing teams.
Building a Legacy: From a Lone Quoter to a Trailblazer
When Billie Sue joined the ADDMAN family in June 2007, she was stepping into uncharted territory as the sole quoter at Stanley Engineering. What might seem daunting to others, she saw as an opportunity. Billie Sue not only took on the challenge of quoting but redefined it—laying the groundwork for a scalable department.
From developing robust processes to crafting training resources, she built the quoting department from scratch, driving a legacy of precision and efficiency. Today, her macro-driven Quoting Worksheet stands as a game-changer, enabling her team to handle a high volume of quotes quickly and accurately. This innovation doesn’t just streamline operations—it boosts revenue and drives business growth.
Precision in Action: A Day in Billie Sue’s Life
Billie Sue’s days start early—6:15 AM to be exact—and are packed with diverse responsibilities. From managing the quoting team across multiple sites to ensuring the accuracy of pricing and gross margins, her role is pivotal to ADDMAN’s success. She works closely with Account Executives and oversees a team of six ODCx professionals, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving results.
Currently, Billie Sue is leading the transition of the quote log and tracking system into Salesforce, streamlining processes for better efficiency. Her commitment to developing tools and procedures drives higher quote output and improves overall team performance.
Collaboration Meets Innovation
Her collaborative spirit knows no bounds. Whether it’s virtual brainstorming with colleagues across the country or mentoring her team to develop new tools and procedures, she’s all about pushing boundaries. The result? A culture of continuous improvement that mirrors ADDMAN’s mission of innovation.
Looking ahead, Billie sees exciting advancements on the horizon for manufacturing. She envisions increased AI integration, automation, and the development of new materials that will push the boundaries of complexity in parts manufacturing. Its forward thinking like hers that helps keep ADDMAN at the cutting edge of the industry.
The Person Behind the Professional
Beyond the precision and processes, Billie Sue has a deeply personal side. Fun fact? She shares a unique bond with her identical twin sister! At home, her family serves as her greatest source of motivation, inspiring her to lead by example and strive for excellence in all she does.
Closing Note:
Billie Sue Barber exemplifies the passion and expertise that drive ADDMAN’s mission to power the pursuit of American innovation. Her commitment to precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement inspires her team and adds tremendous value to our organization.
Stay tuned for more spotlights as we continue to celebrate the remarkable individuals behind ADDMAN’s success.