ROGER PENN

532 Willow Walk Place * St. Augustine, FL 32086

(904) 806-1283 (cell) * rp250852@westpost.net

BS Industrial Technology / Industrial Engineering - Ohio University - Athens, OH

Graduate of US Army Engineer School - Ft. Belvoir, VA

SENIOR LEVEL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Emphasis on start-up and turn-around operations
Seasoned manufacturing operations professional with expertise in Union and Non-U
nion plant environments. Offering extensive production background in multiple i
ndustries with a consistent track record of success securing viability and profi
tability in Start-up operations as well as in Turn-around situations.
* Strategic / tactical planning, forecasting, capital/operating budgeting and fi
nancial/cost controls
* Infrastructure design, production maximization & cutting edge processes and pr
ocedures
* Total Project Management including: Conception - Design - Construction - Start
-up & Operation
* Market planning/analysis, pricing strategies and new product development
* Sourcing, purchasing, quality assurance, warehousing, distribution and invento
ry control
* Regulatory Compliance Management & Quality Assurance Controls/Standards
* Lean Manufacturing, ISO, QS, KanBan, JIT and Toyota production
* Supply Chain Management Principles
* Contract negotiations - UAW, Suppliers, Insurance Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

4-08/2-2010. ARCH ALUMINUM - Miami FL

General Manager - In a turn around / start-up situation for the only aluminum e
xtrusion facility within this 31 plant corporation. In addition to bringing new
equipment on line and into full production, trained and hired new staff and inst
alled proven Managers while instilling a sense of urgency to excel in performanc
e and production in all staff.
Fully responsible for P&L, all aspects of Manufacturing, and Sales for this faci
lity, reporting directly to the Owner.
Selected accomplishments include:
* Increased production from 350K lbs/month to 1,100,000 extruded lbs/month
* Raised On-Time Delivery to 95%. Previously at 18%
* Quality improved dramatically - Plant-wide Scrap reduced to 20% from 48%
4/07- 5/08 Knapheide Truck Systems Southeast
General Manager (Contract position) - Contracted to build a plant in Clewiston
Florida. The build was cancelled (economic considerations), and I continued for
the remainder of the contract as a Site Manager in Miami, FL.

2004-07 CENTRAL ALUMINUM CO. - Columbus, OH

Vice President / General Manager
Entrusted with the difficult challenge to turn around and reverse a 10-year decl
ine in profitability for a small aluminum extrusion and casting plant. Held full
P&L responsibility for planning and management of operations and sales. Manage
d 12 direct (6 production and 6 office support) and 80 UAW indirect reports.
Selected accomplishments include:
* Increased profitability by 50% - From break even to $550K, within the first ye
ar
* Increased productivity at extrusion press by 35% from 1600#/hr to 2200 #/hr
* Improved recovery by 3%, yielding $150k savings per year.
* Improved On Time delivery to 99% for all accounts in less than a year.
* Reduced union grievances to lowest level in 5 years (from 15/yr to 3/yr)
* Achieved annual savings of $200,000 in salary and benefits by negotiating Uni
on Contract with givebacks and pay reductions

2002-04 MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT:

2003-04 SAARGUMMI - Pulaski, TN

General Manager (Contract position) - Challenged to turn around Automotive Rubbe
r Sealing System Company with serious cost and quality issues. Reviewed operati
ons and determined actions to be taken that encompassed equipment purchases and
upgrades, personnel training, and Quality / Customer satisfaction issues.
Implemented $200k Plasma Treatment process; Implemented Kiazen system and succes
sfully contained costs through focused team efforts and root cause analysis; dev
eloped lead employees; instilled "pride of accomplishment" throughout company.
Selected accomplishments include:
* Reduced customer reject rate by 90% through implemented quality systems.
* Improved quality of painted products resulting in removal from Quality quarant
ine.
* Reduced internal scrap by 50% resulting in $250K savings
* Reduced overtime expenses to within budget parameters
* Eliminated contract workers cost through manpower studies and job improvement
* Eliminated premium freight expenses with improved scheduling. Achieved $100K s
avings
* Eliminated Quality Containment for all products saving the contract with Merce
des Benz
2002-03 Patrick Metals, Phipps Metals and SerVaas Internationa
l - Provided creative solutions to a variety of manufacturing and quality issue
s.

2000-02 INDALEX / INDALLOY ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS - Multiple U.S.A. locations

Vice President of Operations - Division level position for manufacturer of extr
uded aluminum product and cast aluminum logs. Held full responsibility for P&L,
Manufacturing, Sales & Quality for four plants with1500 Union employees.
Established innovative customer quality and safety programs and negotiated a cre
ative union contract improving corporate operating position. Implemented novel c
ost reduction strategies with materials and supplies that had a positive effect
on overall profit.
Selected accomplishments include:
* Achieved $15M savings with implementation of JIT inventory system
* Developed new accounts, resulting in 300% sales increase to cast house revenue
* Streamlined purchasing function, negotiated contracts yielding annual savings
of $144k
* Reduced customer quality complaints by 35%, yielding $250k savings in re-work
costs
* Successfully planned and directed $3 million of capital projects in casting ar
ea
* Reduced manpower by 35% while maintaining or increasing production levels
* Reduced accident rate for all facilities, led corporation in Fewest Lost Time
Accidents
* Developed Corporate Quality Manual; Instituted standardized quality practices
* Developed customer interface program to measure and define customer quality re
quirements

1997-00 VAW ALUMINUM OF AMERICA, St. Augustine, FL / Phoenix, AZ / Me

xico
Operations Manager / Plant Manager - Broad scope of management responsibility in
cluding Leadership of Engineering Department, for this provider of extruded alum
inum products to Tier 1 & 2 Automotive, Medical, Recreational, Office Systems an
d Drawn Tube Markets. Serviced worldwide markets with all of our product lines.
Supervised 520 people in non-union environment, utilizing concepts of Concurrent
Engineering, JIT, APQP and Kaizen Blitzes. Successfully implemented Lean Manuf
acturing techniques, including QS 9000 (certified on 1st audit), Kan Ban, Toyota
Production Systems and Continuous Improvement. Assisted in establishment of CN
C Machining Department that included 24 CNC machining / turning centers.
Selected accomplishments include:
* Implemented "empowered team" concept to facilitate changes, saving $500k in fi
rst year
* Improved casting/re-melt operations through process improvement changes; Incre
ased production quality and capacity and pro-active handling of manpower issues.
Developed charging carts, improved furnace efficiency through new burner techn
ology and optimized manpower requirements to reduce costs.
* Achieved automotive "Quality Supplier" designation removing company from proba
tion
* Directed a successful turn-around for operations at Phoenix and Mexico facilit
ies
* Increased production 22% while reducing manpower by 15%
* Developed automotive accounts such as TRW, Visteon, Lear Seating, Delco, Ford,
Autoliv
* Developed program which reduced annual "Lost Time" accidents by 50%
* Reduced Scrap & Increased Recovery rates using effective cost reduction progra
ms & quality systems
* Achieved QS and ISO certification
* Effectively liaised with suppliers & vendors for improved quality and cost con
tainment. This was done with personal contact, research and new program initiat
ives.

1995-97 KAISER ALUMINUM - United States and Canada

Operations Management, Project Manager - Plant Manager for Extruded Products Di
vision which consisted of 4 Fabrication plants and 150 employees. Successfully
applied Lean
Manufacturing techniques to Los Angeles fabrication plant, which fabricated auto
motive extrusions with CNC and conventional tooling.
As Project Manager, supervised $20M new construction of dedicated automotive ext
rusion plant in SC. Responsibilities included Plant Layout, Equipment Selection
, Site Preparation and Customer Contacts.
Selected accomplishments include:
* Established 3 Fabrication Centers to do precision machining of aluminum extrud
ed products
* Reduced manpower by 22%, while improving On Time performance to 98%+

1992-95 DURA CONVERTIBLE SYSTEMS - Adrian, MI

Operations Manager for this Tier 1 Automotive supplier's manufacturing and assem
bly operation. Successfully managed 325 UAW employees operating 3-shifts / 6 da
ys / week, in serving clients such as Ford, GM Chrysler, Fiat and after-market a
ccounts. Additionally, performed as Division IE Manager. Effectively directed
relocation of CA operations to MI and played an integral part in the Greenfield
start-up operation in Taluca Mexico.
Selected accomplishments include:
* Achieved annual savings of $250M through cost reduction of units and improved
processes
* Achieved Q-1 rating from Ford; Pentastar award from Chrysler for Quality Syste
ms

1984-92 MARTIN MARIETTA - Orlando, FL & Germany

Engineering / Operations Management - Participated in 4-nation joint venture to
produce NATO weapons system, using cutting edge technology.
Constructed an Integration Plant in Germany and assembled / trained a multi-nati
onal staff to operate it. Implemented ISO9000. Our successful field trials far
exceeded test parameters. Project was completed ahead of deadline & under budget
. Recognized for outstanding personal performance by Division President for job
performance on project.

Additional information:
Will relocate and Travel as required; Hold a current Passport