Scott Pennings 728 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI 54952

Mobile • (920)428-1556 email: scottlpennings@gmail.com

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

25 Years’ experience focused in Manufacturing and Research & Development of Personal Consumer Products 7+ Years in MRO and VMI customer service Entrepreneurial spirt, willing to work outside the norm Proven record of driving change and process improvement resulting in increased levels of machine performance Operation and implementation of new technology in: Absorbent Core Forming, Hot Melt Adhesive and Ultrasonic

Bonding technologies. LEAN and Six Sigma Principles, Design of Experiments (DOE) and Root Cause Analysis for process improvement Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership & Quality Bachelor of Arts degree in Operations Management & Human Resources Named on 5 US Patents for Re-Fastenable closures on disposable personal care products Proficient with Microsoft Office products

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VALLEY FASTENER, Menasha, WI 2008 - PresentDistributor of MRO supplies and VMI Services throughout N.E. Wisconsin

Owner & Manager Providing quality service to customers and meeting their needs and offering supply

solutions to reduce down time and minimize out of stock events Responsible for all facets of business operations including financial, inventory control, and

sales Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written The ability to multi-task and good organizational skills Positive attitude

Temporary (November 2015 –January 2016)- FedEx Driver (Sonic Delivery & Nevada Next Day Delivery) Oshkosh WI, Terminal

KIMBERLY CLARK, Neenah, WI 1982 - 2007A manufacturer of disposable paper based products used in personal hygiene.

Process Engineer - Lakeview Plant (2000 – 2007) Responsible for Absorbent Core operations of Infant and Child Care products Coordinator for process setup ensuring quality of products being produced Oversee optimization of new product lines at facility Documented processes and procedures for manufacturing lines to ensure quality products are being produced

efficiently while ensuring the safety of all workers Detailed process set up for new product line and maintained shift to shift installation schedule with multi-functional

team (Orion Project)

Research Scientist (1999 – 2000) Responsible for process optimization and coordination in Infant care (diaper) operations area Oversaw the installation and implementation of new equipment and introduction of new materials Documented processes and procedures for manufacturing lines to ensure quality products are being produced

efficiently while ensuring the safety of all workers

Research Technician – NW Facility (1994 – 1999) Responsible for pilot line development Completed analysis of manpower allocation to determine best utilization of personnel Conducted training of personnel within the Research Group Management of machine schedules to ensure on-time production order flow Safety Coordinator and Training Development, Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) Development

Research Technician – Infant Care Advanced Product Development (1984 – 1994) Pilot area coordinator for hand assembly of use test product. Design and set up of jigs and fixtures for hand assembled test product with cross functional team Named on 5 US Patents for Re-Fastenable closures on disposable products Responsible for process improvement and pilot line development

4th Operator, Lab Technician (1979 – 1984 summer employment, full-time 1982) Performed as operations team member on Base machines in Nonwovens processes. Team member on Sheeter and Rewind operations. Tow motor driver and safety team member. Familiar with Control Charting and Lab procedures

EDUCATIONMarion University, Fond du Lac, WIMaster of Science Degree; Organizational Leadership & Quality GPA: 3.5

Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI Bachelor of Science Degree; Operations Management & Human Resource GPA: 3.2

- Dean’s List, Fall 2006

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