1. 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 - Present
Distributor 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 - 2007
A 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

2. 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
EDUCATION
Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI
Master 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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